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The worst 2020 BMW R 1250 R problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
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- Electrical1
Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an improper maintenance procedure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V166000 · Recall details
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 R 1250 R 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Vehicle goes into emergency operation mode and a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster.
- With the second model update of the R 1250 R and R 1250 RS, the ?Sport? view in the TFT display is part of...
- With the second model update of the R 1250 R and R 1250 RS, the ?Sport? view in the TFT display is part of...
- Frame and mounting parts
- BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the...
- The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
- Multiple factors may
- Battery empty despite charger.
- The motorcycle will not start
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Questions about the 2020 BMW R 1250 R
Is the 2020 BMW R 1250 R reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 BMW R 1250 R, close to a typical R 1250 R model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 BMW R 1250 R?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2020 BMW R 1250 R have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and exterior lighting.
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