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Model year

2020 BMW R 1250 RS

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (3)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (10)
Recall campaigns covering this model year34,440 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2020 BMW R 1250 RS by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

3 recall campaigns cover the 2020 BMW R 1250 RS

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2020 BMW R 1250 RS
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
20V-166Mar 19, 2020Brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an…Brakes365Part replacement
20E-013Mar 19, 2020Brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an…Brakes49Part replacement
20V-146Mar 12, 2020Brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency brakingLighting4,026Software update
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2020 BMW R 1250 RS

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    10 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âdisc…
    • SIB-620123 Jun 7, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      With the second model update of the R 1250 R and R 1250 RS, the ?Sport? view in the TFT display is part of the standard equipment. This sub-function is not activated in vehicles that are not equipped with optional equipment ?224 Drive modes Pro?.
    • SIB620123 Apr 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      With the second model update of the R 1250 R and R 1250 RS, the ?Sport? view in the TFT display is part of the standard equipment. This subfunction is not activated in vehicles that are not equipped with optional equipment ?224 Drive modes Pro?.
    • SIB460123 Mar 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Frame and mounting parts
    • MC000222 Nov 8, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
    • SIB330222 Jul 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
    • SIB610321 May 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BATTERY EMPTY DESPITE CHARGER.
    • MC610321 Mar 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The motorcycle will not start. The vehicle battery is empty even though the battery charger was permanently connected to the 12V power socket.
    • MC610821 Jul 13, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
    • MC000621 Jun 23, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the launch of the BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Program, effective June 23 , 2021. Three different plans will be offered for consumer bikes, as well as two Authority-specific plans. Model-year 2020 and newer BMW Motorcyc…
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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