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BMW R 1200 RModel year report

2008 BMW R 1200 R Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
6,800miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 BMW R 1200 R (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2008 BMW R 1200 R. The part named most often is fuel system, with 7 complaints (64% of the total), followed by brakes (4) and electrical system (1). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 82% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,800 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 50 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “The fuel gauge shows fuel remaining and the warning light is not on and the engine runs out of fuel and dies with no warning. It has happened to my bike and to my sisters bike. My fuel gage stopped working completely after I ran out. Bmw repaired mine and it works ok now. I have seen this problem discussed repeatedly in many online forums.”

NHTSA complaint #10357406, filed 2010-09, 1,200 miles

Brakes: “The ABS pump failed disabling the anti-lock system. I was at the dealer and another cyclist was also there with his 2008 Bmw r1200r with exactly the same issue. Apparently these ABS pumps are failing at an unusual rate. If this failure occurred while riding in inclement weather it could result in an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #10640340, filed 2014-09, 3,900 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

82% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,252 and 41,100 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 6,800 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20102011201220133201420152017
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 BMW R 1200 R → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 50 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 50 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW R 1200 R

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2013121,1002———Not enough data
2012104,9761———Not enough data
201167,3563———Not enough data
2009515,0004———Not enough data
2008116,8006———Not enough data
2007740,0006———Not enough data

All BMW R 1200 R model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 BMW R 1200 R have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2008 BMW R 1200 R as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 BMW R 1200 R is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 7 complaints (64% of the total), followed by brakes with 4.

Has the 2008 BMW R 1200 R been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 BMW R 1200 R reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,800 miles and the middle half falls between 4,252 and 41,100 miles; 82% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.