The worst 2020 BMW F 900 R problems
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Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 F900R, F900XR, S1000RR, F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, R1250RS, R1250R, RnineT, RnineT Pure and RnineT Scrambler and 2019-2020 S1000R motorcycles. The brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency braking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owner, and dealers will reprogram the emergency stop signal function, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V146000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 BMW F 900 R 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- Battery empty despite charger.
- The motorcycle will not start
- Erroneous oil dipstick reading may lead to oil consumption complaints.
- When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle...
- Gear Shift Assistant is not working
- BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective...
- Gear Shift Assistant (i.e. clutchless shifting) is not working.
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Is the 2020 BMW F 900 R reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2020 BMW F 900 R.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 BMW F 900 R?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2020 BMW F 900 R have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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