BMW 2020 BMW S1000 R Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 BMW S1000 R
Brand
BMW
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2020
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020 BMW S1000 R vehicles due to exterior lighting:brake lights issues. A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026
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