Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 BMW R1200 GS Adventure
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 BMW R1200 GS Adventure has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 BMW R1200 GS Adventure has limited complaint and recall data, indicating an overall average reliability. Key concerns are primarily concentrated around the fuel and brake systems. Although the recalls address crucial safety components, with only seven complaints and four recalls, the data is not comprehensive enough to provide a more definitive reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | Unknown | $400–$900 | common |
| Brake lines | Unknown | $200–$600 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire replacement
- Valve adjustment
- Fuel filter change
- Drive belt inspection
- Coolant replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Brake fluid leaks
- Brake performance issues
- Unusual tire wear
- Frequent refueling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 BMW R1200 GS Adventure at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.