Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 BMW R1200 R
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 BMW R1200 R has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 11 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 #08V290000 GEARBOX NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V254000 FRONT BRAKE LINES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 BMW R1200 R has notable issues, particularly in transmission and brake systems. Recalls for the transmission shaft and brake lines indicate serious potential failures. High complaint levels for the fuel system add concerns to its reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$700 | very common |
| transmission shaft | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | common |
| brake lines | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$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 change every 6,000 miles
- Valve clearance check every 12,000 miles
- Replace brake fluid every 2 years
- Replace air filter every 12,000 miles
- Final drive oil change every 12,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Shuddering during gear shifts
- Noticeable fuel smell
- Decreased braking performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 BMW R1200 R at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.