The 2020 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has a risk grade of F. This grade is calculated from 5 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

The 2020 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has 5 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

The most severe recall for the 2020 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.

This model year has 5 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

The input shaft in your motorcycle's transmission is like a strong, flexible rod that helps connect the engine to the gears. On certain 2019-2023 BMW models, this rod could crack or break under the right conditions. If the input shaft fails, it could lock up the rear wheel, making it hard to control the bike and increasing the risk of a crash. Your BMW dealer will update the bike's computer system with new software to prevent this issue, and the repair is free. You should schedule the update after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2023 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

The front brake caliper in your motorcycle is a crucial part that helps you stop safely. It could be leaking brake fluid when parked, which means it's not working as it should. If the brake caliper leaks enough over time, you could end up with low brake fluid levels. This could affect how well your brakes work, making it harder to stop quickly and safely, and increasing the risk of a crash. Your BMW dealer will inspect your brake caliper and replace it with a new, improved one at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification, and you should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

The brake fluid reservoir cap on your motorcycle is the part that holds the warning label about what type of brake fluid to use. In some 2018-2020 BMW models, this cap might not clearly say what type of fluid you need, which could lead to bad brake maintenance. If you use the wrong brake fluid, your brakes might not work properly, making it harder to stop your motorcycle. This could increase the risk of a crash. Your BMW dealer will swap out the brake fluid reservoir cap for one that clearly labels the correct brake fluid type, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.

The brake fluid reservoir cap is a small part on your motorcycle that holds the brake fluid. In certain 2018-2020 BMW Rnine T and 2019-2020 BMW R 1250 models, this cap might not clearly show you what type of brake fluid to use or how to fill the reservoir correctly. If you use the wrong brake fluid or don't fill the reservoir properly, your brakes might not perform as they should, making it harder to stop your motorcycle. This could increase the risk of a crash. Your BMW dealer will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap with a new one that clearly shows the correct maintenance instructions. This repair is free, so schedule it with your dealer as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

Your motorcycle's brake light is a vital safety feature that tells other drivers when you're slowing down or stopping. In certain 2020-2021 BMW models, the brake light might not work correctly – instead of staying steady, it could start flashing erratically. If your brake light flashes instead of staying steady during an emergency stop, other drivers might think you're just slowing down, not stopping. This could lead to a rear-end collision. Your BMW dealer will reprogram the brake light system to ensure it works properly, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the update after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.