Recall 20V-146: 2020 BMW F 750 GS, 2020 BMW F 850 GS and 12 more
BMW of North America, LLC recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Mar 12, 2020, covering about 4,026 vehicles.
The problem
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."
The risk
A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V146000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| BMW F 750 GS | 2020 | All years |
| BMW F 850 GS | 2020 | All years |
| BMW F 850 GS Adventure | 2020 | All years |
| BMW F 900 R | 2020 | All years |
| BMW F 900 XR | 2020 | All years |
| BMW R 1250 GS | 2020 | All years |
| BMW R 1250 GS Adventure | 2020 | All years |
| BMW R 1250 R | 2020 | All years |
| BMW R 1250 RS | 2020 | All years |
| BMW R Nine T | 2020 | All years |
| BMW R Nine T Pure | 2020 | All years |
| BMW R Nine T Scrambler | 2020 | All years |
| BMW S1000 R | 2019, 2020 | All years |
| BMW S1000 RR | 2020 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V-146?
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."
How is recall 20V-146 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.