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Buying a used 2020 BMW R 1250 RT? Check these 5 recalls first
2020 adds a rear drive pin that may loosen on top of the two high-severity recalls shared across R 1250 models: leaking front brake calipers and a gearbox shaft that can break. Two low-severity recalls concern brake fluid instruction labeling. Six unverified owner complaints went to NHTSA — five under service brakes, one power train — with no crashes, fires or injuries reported. Brakes and the final drive are the areas to focus on.
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 whether the rear drive pin recall was completed and check the final drive for play or noise
- Get proof the front brake caliper recall was performed; inspect for fluid leaks
- Confirm the gearbox shaft recall shows as completed on this VIN
- 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 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 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
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 |