Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 BMW K1200 R
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 BMW K1200 R has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V471000 Fuel Pump Flange may Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V141000 Rear Wheel Mounting Flange may Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V617000 Fuel Pump Flange may Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V487000 Reduction of Front Brake System Performance NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V488000 REAR WHEEL LINKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V342000 STEERING DAMPER HOUSING/MULLER PRAZISION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V066000 OIL TANK VENTILATION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$5,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 BMW K1200 R faces moderate reliability concerns. Recalls cover fuel systems, brakes, rear suspension, steering issues, and engine cooling in cold weather. Despite these issues, the bike has a low number of owner complaints, suggesting average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| rear suspension bearing | 60,000–80,000 miles | $400–$700 | occasional |
| brakes hydraulic system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 6,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 12,000 miles
- Coolant change every 24,000 miles
- Valve clearance check every 12,000 miles
- Air filter replacement every 12,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noise from rear suspension
- Brake warning light on dashboard
- Oil leaks near steering damper
- Vapor or smell from fuel tank area
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 BMW K1200 R at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.