How many recalls does the 2020 BMW F 850 GS Adventure have?

The 2020 BMW F 850 GS Adventure has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2020 BMW F 850 GS Adventure has an open recall?

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2020 BMW F 850 GS Adventure Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 BMW F 850 GS Adventure has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,026 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 20V146000 2020-03-12 4,026 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 BMW F 850 GS Adventure as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.