2008 BMW R 1200 R Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 36%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,105miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 BMW R 1200 R, 36% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,105 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The contact owns a 2008 Bmw r1200r motorcycle. The contact stated that traveling 55 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the motorcycle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the anti-lock braking system needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 41,100. ...updated 10/10/12 the consumer stated there was loss of braking, when the ABS pump failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10471511, filed 2012-08, 41,100 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Bmw r1200 r. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the service brake warning light illuminated. The contact lost control of the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS modulator failed and needed be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,210. Updated 5/18/15 the consumer stated the dealer advised this failure was a common problem on the three or four model. …”
NHTSA complaint #10705825, filed 2015-04, 16,210 milesRelated recalls
- 10V276000Jun 18, 2010Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 r 1200 and k 1200 series motorcycles manufactured from august 2006 through may 2009. Due to the current…Covers: BMW R 1200 R 2007–2009, R1200 GS Adventure 2007–2009, R1200 GS 2007–2009 +3 more
- 08V254000Jun 5, 2008Bmw is recalling 4,922 my 2007-2008 r1200r, my 2006-2007 r1200 gs, my 2007 r1200 st, and my 2008 r1200 gs adventure motorcycles. Due to the current routing of…Covers: BMW R 1200 R 2007–2008, R1200 GS 2006–2008, R1200 GS Adventure 2008 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10228448Nov 8, 2022BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
- 10136755Jan 12, 2017In November of 2017 BMW Motorrad updated the rear drive for the K5X model line, as a result longer bolts will be used for the rear brake caliper mounting. Vehicles affected K5x…
- 10029706Feb 25, 2009Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. E series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28…
- 10026224Feb 1, 2008Bmw motorcycle: new attachment concept for front brake discs (rivet package, series production standard). The brake discs complete with fasteners (rivet package) now constitute a…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 36% |
| 2007 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2008 BMW R 1200 R
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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