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2020 BMW R 1250

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2023009 · manufacturer campaign 23 01 23RC

18 January 2023

Transport Canada lists: R 1250 2019–2023

What is wrong

On certain motorcycles, a sudden difference in speed between the engine and rear wheel could damage the gearbox input shaft or cause it to break. If this happens, the rear wheel could lock up while riding. Note: This type of sudden change in rear wheel speed is uncommon, but may happen in an off-road situation where a spinning rear wheel slows suddenly while landing after a jump.

Why it matters

A rear wheel that locks suddenly could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your motorcycle to a dealership to update the engine management software.

2,106 vehicles affected in CanadaMotorcycleSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2020570

24 November 2020

Transport Canada lists: R 1250 2019–2021 · S1000rr 2019–2021 · S1000xr 2019–2021

What is wrong

On certain motorcycles, the front brake calipers may leak a small amount of brake fluid when parked. Over a long time, this could empty the fluid reservoir. If this happens, the motorcycle will have reduced brake performance. This problem may result in brake fluid on the front tire or wheel, and on the ground after the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period. The owner's manual has information for how to check the brake fluid level before riding. Note: This recall replaces BMW recall 34 003 20 (008) (Transport Canada recall 2020-377). Motorcycles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.

Why it matters

Reduced front brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to inspect the front brakes. The calipers will be replaced, if necessary.

1,629 vehicles affected in CanadaMotorcycleCompliance Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2020387 · manufacturer campaign 71 001 20 (007)

21 August 2020

Transport Canada lists: R 1250 2020

What is wrong

On certain motorcycles, the material that the tire pressure, compliance and/or noise emission labels are printed on may be incorrect. As a result, the labels could detach from the frame. If this happens, and the owner’s manual isn’t consulted, the correct tire pressure information may not be known. This could lead to the tires being inflated incorrectly and cause poor handling and/or a tire failure.

Why it matters

Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and result in a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to replace the labels.

85 vehicles affected in CanadaMotorcycleCompliance Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2020377 · manufacturer campaign 34 003 20 (008)

14 August 2020

Transport Canada lists: R 1250 2019–2020 · S1000rr 2019–2020 · S1000xr 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain motorcycles, the front brake calipers may leak a small amount of brake fluid when parked. Over a long time, this could empty the fluid reservoir. If this happens, the motorcycle will have reduced brake performance. Note: This problem may result in brake fluid on the front tire or wheel, and on the ground after the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period. The owner's manual has information for how to check the brake fluid level before riding.

Why it matters

Reduced front brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to inspect the front brakes. The calipers will be replaced, if necessary.

1,205 vehicles affected in CanadaMotorcycleCompliance Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2020120

20 March 2020

Transport Canada lists: R 1250 2019–2020 · R Nine 2018–2020

What is wrong

This recall affects certain motorcycles equipped with optional colour-specific brake fluid reservoir covers. Canadian regulations require that certain safety information is provided on the brake fluid reservoir cover. On these motorcycles, that information may be missing or difficult to read. This could lead to improper maintenance of the brake system, like using the wrong type of brake fluid.

Why it matters

Improper maintenance of the brake system could lead to brake problems and create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to replace the brake fluid reservoir cover.

58 vehicles affected in CanadaMotorcycleCompliance Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2020098 · manufacturer campaign 63 001 20

12 March 2020

Transport Canada lists: C 400 2020 · F 750 2020 · F 850 2020 · F 900 2020 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain motorcycles, the stop lamp will flash during emergency braking. Canadian regulations require the stop lamp to stay on constantly while braking.

Why it matters

A flashing stop lamp could cause confusion for other drivers. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW Motorrad will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to update the stop lamp software, so that the stop lamp does not flash during emergency braking.

673 vehicles affected in CanadaMotorcycleCompliance Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2020 BMW R 1250 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2020 BMW R 1250. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.