Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 BMW K1200 R
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 BMW K1200 R has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 BMW K1200 R has limited data with only one owner complaint but five recall campaigns. The recalls focus on critical systems such as fuel delivery, brakes, and suspension. Given this slim evidence, the vehicle's reliability might be average, but caution is advised owing to the number of significant recalls.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Pump | Unknown | $300–$600 | occasional |
| Brake System | Unknown | $200–$500 | rare |
| Rear Suspension | Unknown | $250–$700 | rare |
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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant change
- Valve adjustment
- Tire replacement
- Chain lubrication and adjustment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel odor or leaks
- Brake noise or softness
- Suspension squeaks or stiffness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 BMW K1200 R at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.