2005 Bmw R 1200 GS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
14 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
31,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 14 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 35.7% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Wheels | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline: 4; Power Train: 4; Wheels: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Engine: 1; Power Train:Driveline: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Structure: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 5; 2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2020: 3
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10364218 · 2010-11-05 (November 5, 2010)
BMW R1200GS REAL WHEEL FLANGE THE FLANGE IS A BILLET PART THAT CONNECTS THE REAR WHEEL AND THE REAR BRAKE DISC TO THE MOTORCYCLE. WORLD-WIDE THERE ARE REPORTS FROM USERS OF R1200GS MODELS MANUFACTURED IN 2004 AND 2005 ABOUT CRACKS IN THE FLANGE AROUND EITHER THE MOUNTING HOLES FOR THE BRAKE DISC OR THE MOUNTING HOLES FOR THE REAR WHEEL. SEVERAL INCIDENTS ARE KNOWN WHERE THE REAR BRAKE DISC BROKE OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. ON LAST INSPECTION THE FLANGE ON MY MOTORCYCLE HAD DEVELOPED CRACKS AROUND ALL 5 MOUNTING HOLES FOR THE REAR WHE…
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10364218 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10373578 · 2010-12-30 (December 30, 2010)
BMW MOTORCYCLE, R1200/GS 2005 MODEL, GAS LEAK PROBLEM. ON PLASTIC QUICK DISCONNECTORS IN THE FUEL LINE, CRACKS CAN FORM IN THE THIN FITTINGS, JUST ABOVE THE FUEL PUMP. CAUSING GAS TO SPRAY, POOL, THEN LEAK DIRECTLY ON TO THE HOTTEST PART OF THE EXHAUST PIPE WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS PLACED ON THE SIDESTAND. THIS CREATES A FIRE HAZARD. THESE THIN PLASTIC FITTINGS ARE DESTINED TO FAIL, AND NEED TO BE CHANGED OUT WITH AVAILABLE BRASS FITTINGS TO REMEDY THIS POTENTIAL HAZARD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10373578 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10433733 · 2011-10-31 (October 31, 2011)
THE FLANGE ON THE FUEL TANK, CRACK, LEAKING FUEL EVERYWHERE, THIS HAPPENS TO OTHERS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 72,305 miles reported. Look up ODI 10433733 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10443264 · 2012-01-10 (January 10, 2012)
THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING BECAUSE OF A FAILURE OF THE "FUEL STRIP" SENDER IN THE GAS TANK. EVEN THOUGH THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE FAILURES OF THE FUEL STRIPS EVEN ON THE SAME BIKE, BMW REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 35,460 miles reported. Look up ODI 10443264 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10446688 · 2012-02-04 (February 4, 2012)
A PLASTIC FUEL LINE QUICK DISCONNECT FAILED AS THE FUEL LINE WAS BEING REMOVED FROM THE FUEL TANK TO PERFORM NORMAL MAINTENANCE. AS A RESULT THE BULKHEAD SIDE OF THE FITTING JAMMED OPEN ALLOWING FUEL TO POUR FROM THE FUEL TANK. THIS OCCURRED IN A GARAGE THAT ALSO CONTAINED A GAS FIRED WATER HEATER AND COULD EASILY HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. IN THIS CASE I WAS ABLE TO TEMPORARILY BLOCK THE FLOW, VENTILATE THE GARAGE, AND THEN DRAIN THE TANK. CONVERSATIONS WITH THE MAKERS OF THE FUEL LINE FITTING INDICATE THAT BMW RECOMMENDED AGAINST THEIR USE, ESPECIAL…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10446688 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10447521 · 2012-02-11 (February 11, 2012)
FINAL DRIVE AND DRIVESHAFT FAILED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 83,772 miles reported. Look up ODI 10447521 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10447859 · 2012-02-13 (February 13, 2012)
REAR DRIVE FAILURE WHILE RIDING TWO UP, OIL SOAKED REAR WHEEL, WHEEL WOBBLE. BETWEEN WOBBLE AND OIL CONTROL LOST (AND SLOW SPEED AT THAT POINT). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10447859 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10473442 · 2012-08-27 (August 27, 2012)
FINAL DRIVE UNIT FAILED AND LOCKED UP THE REAR WHEEL
Owner-reported narrative. 16,701 miles reported. Look up ODI 10473442 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
13V617000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2013-12-12 (December 12, 2013)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
NHTSA campaign record ↗15V141000 · Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Reported: 2015-03-11 (March 11, 2015)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
Consequence: If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign record ↗