The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V476000·Announced 2020-08-13

BMW Recalls Motorcycles Due to Front Brake Caliper Fluid Leaks

BMW is recalling specific 2019-2020 motorcycles because front brake calipers may leak fluid, potentially reducing brake performance and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system failure) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, R 1250 GS Adventure, and R 1250 RT motorcycles, as well as 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR models. The recall involves 9,392 vehicles. The defect is that the front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when the motorcycle is parked.

Over time, this leak can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. Low fluid volume could affect brake performance, which increases the risk of a crash. These motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version at no charge. The recall began on March 8, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW R 1250 RT, R 1250 GS ADVENTURE, R 1250 GS, S 1000 RR
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
9,392

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • R 1250 RT
  • R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
  • R 1250 GS
  • S 1000 RR
  • S 1000 XR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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