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Buying a used 2020 BMW R 1250 GS? Check these 6 recalls first
Three high-severity recalls apply here: a rear drive pin that may loosen, specific to the 2020 R1250GS and R1250RT, plus the leaking front brake calipers and breakable gearbox shaft carried across R 1250 models. Three low-severity recalls cover emergency brake light flashing and brake fluid labeling. All eight unverified NHTSA complaints fall under service brakes, with one hydraulic report; no crashes, fires or injuries were reported.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask specifically whether the rear drive pin recall was completed on this VIN
- Confirm the front brake caliper and gearbox shaft recalls were both performed
- Test brake lever feel and check for fluid seepage around the front calipers
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 BMW R 1250 GS
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW R1250GS and R1250RT rear drive pin may loosen | Power Train | high |
| BMW motorcycles: front brake calipers can leak brake fluid | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| BMW R 1250 motorcycles: gearbox shaft can break | Power Train | high |
| BMW Motorcycle Brake Light Flashes During Emergency Braking | Exterior Lighting | low |
| BMW Motorcycles: Brake Fluid Cap Missing Correct Instructions | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | low |
| BMW Accessory Brake Reservoir Covers Lack Fluid Instructions | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
8 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 8 | Yes |