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Buying a used 2020 BMW R 1250 R? Check these 3 recalls first
Unlike other 2020 R 1250 models, no high-severity recall is listed for this one. All three recalls are low-severity: emergency-braking brake light flash behavior, and two covering missing brake fluid instructions on the reservoir cap and on accessory covers. One unverified owner complaint was filed with NHTSA under electrical system, with no crashes, fires or injuries reported. Field data is thin in both directions, so a hands-on inspection carries more weight here.
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.
- Confirm all three low-severity recalls show as completed on this VIN
- Check the brake light behavior under hard braking and that the fluid cap instructions are correct
- Run through lights, switchgear and dash electronics given the one electrical complaint
- 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 R
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 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
1 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | None found |