Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 BMW R1200 R
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 BMW R1200 R has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V060000 Fuel Pump Flange May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V471000 Fuel Pump Flange may Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V617000 Fuel Pump Flange may Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$4,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 BMW R1200 R has been subject to three recall campaigns, primarily focused on the fuel system, which reflects some manufacturing issues. However, with just six owner complaints, the data available is limited, suggesting average reliability overall.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | Unknown | $300–$500 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$400 | 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
- Tire inspection and rotation
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant system check
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell during operation
- Electrical issues or failures
- Dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 BMW R1200 R at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.