Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V476000 Reported August 13, 2020

Front brake calipers may leak/fmvss 122

Bmw Of North America, Llc · N/A · 9,392 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V476000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
9,392
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 13, 2020
Completion Rate
90.30

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2020 r 1250 gs, gs adventure and r 1250 rt, 2020 s 1000 rr and s 1000 xr motorcycles. the front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. as such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 122, "motorcycle brake systems."

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 20V476000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V476000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V476000?

NHTSA recall 20V476000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on August 13, 2020. It addresses: Front brake calipers may leak/fmvss 122. The recall affects approximately 9,392 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V476000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.