Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 BMW R1200 R
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 BMW R1200 R has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 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 4 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 BMW R1200 R has limited complaint and recall data with only 5 owner complaints and 4 recalls, indicating some concerns but not glaring issues. Recalls focus on fuel delivery and braking components, suggesting potential problem areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
| Brake lines | Unknown | $150–$500 | 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
- Valve clearance checks
- Tire replacements
- Air filter change
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel leaks or odors
- Brake performance drops
- Electrical signs of failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 BMW R1200 R at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.