2019-2020 BMW R 1250 GS/R 1250 GS ADVENTURE/R 1250 RT +2 - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Model years: 2019-2020
Makes: BMW
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Potential units affected: 9,392 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2020-08-13

Affected vehicles

2020 BMW R 1250 GS
2020 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
2020 BMW R 1250 RT
2020 BMW S 1000 RR
2020 BMW S 1000 XR
2019 BMW R 1250 GS
2019 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
2019 BMW R 1250 RT

What’s the problem?

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, GS Adventure and R 1250 RT, 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR motorcycles. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."

What could happen?

Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. Low volume could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of crash.

What’s the fix?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began March 8, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.