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Buying a used 2020 BMW R 1250 RT? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2020 BMW R 1250 RT has 5 recalls in this group. They address brake-fluid cap information, front brake fluid leakage, a final-drive pivot pin that may loosen and gearbox shaft breakage. The complaint record contains 6 unverified owner reports, including 5 service-brake entries and 1 power-train entry. Reported outcomes include 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries. Brake leakage and drivetrain recall completion deserve particular attention in the service records.
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.
- Verify front brake leak and brake-fluid cap recall completion.
- Confirm the final-drive pivot pin recall was completed.
- Verify gearbox shaft recall completion and ask about drivetrain complaints.
- 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 RT
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW R 1250 Motorcycles Have Unclear Brake Fluid Cap | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| BMW Aftermarket Brake Fluid Cap Missing Fluid Info | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| BMW R1250GS/RT Final Drive Pivot Pin May Loosen | Power Train | high |
| BMW Motorcycle Front Brake Fluid Leak | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| BMW Motorcycle Gearbox Shaft May Break | Power Train | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
6 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 | 5 | Yes |
| Power Train | 1 | Yes |