Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 13, 2020
BMW R 1250 RT (2020) Recall: Brake Fluid Leak Risk
BMW recalls 2020 R 1250 RT motorcycles with potential front brake fluid leaks that could affect braking performance and increase crash risk. Owners must contact BMW for free caliper replacement.
Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. Low volume could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of crash.
BMW is recalling 2020 R 1250 RT motorcycles due to a risk of front brake fluid leaks that could reduce braking effectiveness and increase crash likelihood. Owners should contact BMW for a free caliper replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79264-bmw-r-1250-rt-2020-recall-brake-fluid-leak-risk.
“BMW R 1250 RT (2020) Recall: Brake Fluid Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79264-bmw-r-1250-rt-2020-recall-brake-fluid-leak-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V476000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V476000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled certain 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, GS Adventure, R 1250 RT, and 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR motorcycles due to a leaking front brake caliper that reduces brake fluid and increases crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on August 13, 2020.
How to tell if you have it
BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE, 2019-2020
BMW R 1250 GS, 2019-2020
BMW R 1250 RT, 2019-2020
BMW S 1000 RR, 2020
BMW S 1000 XR, 2020
What to do
BMW will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the front brake calipers with an improved version free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The hazard
A leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir, which could affect brake performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on file since October 12, 2009. Recent BMW recalls include a power loss risk for the BMW 750e XDrive (2025) and a steering control risk for the BMW X3 (2024-2026), both reported on August 12, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include a brake caliper crack risk for the Husqvarna FE 350S (August 7, 2026) and a rear brake line recall for Harley-Davidson 2025 FLHC Motorcycles (April 13, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 R 1250 RT motorcycles. The recall covers specific models from 2019-2020, including the R 1250 GS, GS Adventure, and R 1250 RT.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact BMW
Reach out to BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free front brake caliper replacement.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began March 8, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V476000 — BMW R 1250 RT (2020) Recall: Brake Fluid Leak Risk
Hello,
I own a BMW R 1250 RT (2020) Recall: Brake Fluid Leak Risk that is covered by recall 20V476000 from BMW.
The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began March 8, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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