Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 BMW R 1200 RT
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 BMW R 1200 RT has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 32 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 #10V276000 FRONT BRAKE LINES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V256000 FRONT BRAKE LINES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 15 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 3 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
Of the 32 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire; across all 32 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 BMW R 1200 RT has an average reliability rating due to fuel system and brake line recalls. Consumer complaints focus on the fuel system and service brakes. Despite some common issues, routine maintenance can preserve its overall dependability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 50,000–75,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| Brake lines | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| Wheel lugs | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$300 | 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 change every 6,000 miles
- Replace brake fluid annually
- Inspect valves every 12,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs at 24,000 miles
- Air filter replacement every 12,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell after rides
- Soft or spongy brakes
- Unusual vibrations from wheels
- Difficulty in gear shifting
- Sudden loss of power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 BMW R 1200 RT at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.