2008 Bmw R1200 R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (5) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-08-10 · campaign 20V471000 · 16,926 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (50)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Power Train 2023-12-13 · MC330423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
since october 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all k5x models. for the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (driveshaft) are included. notice: 1. the new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affected by the si 33 02 22 (service action: swingarm drain ret
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-11-13 · MC160214 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad usa has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ã¢ââfuel stripã¢ââ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 r and k series motorcycles.
Service Brakes 2022-11-08 · MC000222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw 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.
Electrical System 2021-09-20 · MC000521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
one of the following situations can occur when connecting to bn2000 motorcycles: 1. the installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ista. 2. control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
Electrical System 2021-09-03 · MC610315 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners.
Showing the 6 most recent of 50 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-08-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 54,000 mi“the fuel tank {from the inside out} at the filler hole has massive corrosion rendering the tank useless. fuel has the ability to leak an leak substanially when the bike is in motion. fume leakage readily apparent as well. per the certified bmw mechanic an the service supervisor and i agree the fuel tank is useless due to massive pre-mature corrosi…”
2017-08-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 54,000 mi“fuel pump flange leaking due to cracking. bmw's 1st factory attempt was to put a "sizing" ring on flange to compress the micro cracks which of course was a jackleg approach quite common to bmw motorcycles. eventually with in 1 yr fuel started massively flowing down onto hot engine making the bike a rolling fireball potentially.…”
2015-04-15 · Service Brakes · 16,210 mi“tl* 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 …”
2013-08-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 6,800 mi“fuel gauge failure, suddenly stopped working and reads empty at all times. *tr…”
2013-02-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 4,900 mi“low fuel warning lamp did not come on leading to me running out of fuel on interstate highway. fuel gauge indicated approximately 1/4 tank (3 bars) but was inaccurate. this is an unsafe condition since loss of engine power from running out of fuel can be quite dangerous on a motorcycle. the "fuel strip" (per bmw nomenclature) fails causing fuel gau…”
2013-02-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 4,252 mi“from the dealer's repair order description: "the customer reports the fuel gauge reads low (light on) when full and reads full when empty. also the residual range to zero counts down from 253 to three dashes in about three miles after every fill-up." fuel level sender part 16147697815 replaced. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.