NHTSA recall 20V495000

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

Campaign
Published by	NHTSA (United States)
Campaign number	20V495000
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Reported	2020-08-20
Owners notified	2020-10-19
Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Units potentially affected	447
Part numbers	(8 396 854 / 838, 8 405 415 / 416), model dependent.

Remedy progress the manufacturer reported
Report	Annual report 3, for 2024 quarter 4 to 2025 quarter 3
Filed with NHTSA	2025-10-30
Vehicles in the campaign	447
Reported remedied	420 (93%)
Reported unreachable	0
Reported removed	0

These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2025 quarter 3, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.

What is wrong

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 R 1250 RT, R 1250 R, R 1250 RS, R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure motorcycles. The tire pressure labels may not remain affixed to the motorcycle frame. As a result, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."

What can happen

If the label detaches from the motorcycle, proper tire pressure information may not be readily available. This could result in the rider improperly filling the tires which may affect motorcycle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 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.

Vehicles this campaign lists
2021 BMW R 1250 GS
2021 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE	Listed as a series or trim of this model.
2021 BMW R 1250 R
2021 BMW R 1250 RS
2021 BMW R 1250 RT

A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
SIB-620123	2023-08-07. Service bulletin. 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	2023-05-15. Service bulletin. 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	2023-05-01. Service bulletin. Frame and mounting parts
MC620421	2022-02-22. Service bulletin. This bulletin describes important software updates for the new 10.25? TFT instrument display.
MC460521	2021-12-20. Service bulletin. Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
MC650421	2021-11-08. Service bulletin. R 1250 RT Motorcycles built on or after March 1, 2021 and equipped with option: ?269A - Preparation Audio System? can be retrofitted with the audio module.
MC000621	2021-08-09. Service bulletin. 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 Motorcycles from the time of retail up to the first scheduled ?break in? service are eligible.
B640613	2021-02-08. Service bulletin. ?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. The evaporator starts to freeze up.
B662419	2021-02-01. Service bulletin. REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
B661820	2021-02-01. Service bulletin. ?GESTURE CONTROL UNINTENDED OPERATION: The Gesture camera inadvertently detects movement and performs unintended operations.