Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 BMW R1200 GS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 BMW R1200 GS has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 30 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 #17E052000 Accessory Turn Signals Non-Compliant/FMVSS 108 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 16 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Equipment 2 complaints
Of the 30 complaints on file, 3 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 BMW R1200 GS has an average reliability rating, with recalls affecting the fuel system and lighting. Owner complaints focus mainly on the fuel/propulsion system, along with issues in the power train and electrical system.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| Electrical system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| Power train | 50,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | 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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Valve clearance inspection
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant system check
- Drive belt adjustment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Strong fuel odors
- Intermittent electrical failures
- Transmission slipping
- Vibrations during acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 BMW R1200 GS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.