NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2018–2020

BMW R nineT Scrambler recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the BMW R nineT Scrambler, covering model years 2018 to 2020, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
3 model years with data (2018–2020)

latest recall 20V166000 (reported Mar 19, 2020)

BMW R nineT Scrambler recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name R nineT Scrambler, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2018 to 2020. The 2020 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

2 recall campaigns

BMW R nineT Scrambler recall campaigns covering each model year
2018: 1 campaign	2019: 1 campaign	2020: 2 campaigns

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 20V166000
Reported Mar 19, 2020
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid
Model years 2018–2020
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an improper maintenance procedure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Consequence:
Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 20V146000
Reported Mar 12, 2020
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights
Model year 2020
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."
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.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

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How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW R nineT Scrambler questions

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How many recalls does the BMW R nineT Scrambler have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW R nineT Scrambler, covering model years 2018 to 2020. The most recent, 20V166000, was reported on March 19, 2020 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 2020 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which BMW R nineT Scrambler model years do the recalls cover?

The 2 campaigns cover model years 2018 to 2020. The 2020 model year appears in the most campaigns (2). NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name R nineT Scrambler, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW R nineT Scrambler?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

8 models · most complaints first

The BMW models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the BMW VIN decoder with every BMW model page, WMI code and VIN note.

BMW X5 1999–2026 · 103 recalls · 3,138 complaints
BMW 328i 1996–2016 · 27 recalls · 2,576 complaints
BMW X3 2004–2026 · 60 recalls · 1,989 complaints
BMW 325i 1995–2012 · 20 recalls · 1,281 complaints
BMW Z4 2002–2023 · 28 recalls · 1,280 complaints
BMW 3 Series 1995–2023 · 8 recalls · 841 complaints
BMW 528i 1997–2016 · 14 recalls · 831 complaints
BMW 330i 1999–2026 · 38 recalls · 813 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.