2005 Bmw R1200 RT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
32,191 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 22 complaints (40.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 11 | 50.0% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 9.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.5% |
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/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 9; Fuel System, Gasoline: 5; Power Train: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve): 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft: 1; Power Train:Driveline: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 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 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 3 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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2005: 2; 2007: 2; 2008: 1; 2009: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 6; 2013: 5; 2016: 2; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 11 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 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 10130040 · 2005-07-26 (July 26, 2005)
REARVIEW MIRRORS ON BMW R1200RT MOTORCYCLE ARE INADEQUATE. VIEW IS 75-80% BLOCKED BY HANDS AND REAR SADDLEBAGS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10130040 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10143124 · 2005-11-18 (November 18, 2005)
FRONT BRAKES LOCKING UP,AND REAR BRAKES SQUEELING. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 908 miles reported. Look up ODI 10143124 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10202781 · 2007-09-12 (September 12, 2007)
FINAL DRIVE FAILURES ARE BECOMING ALL TOO COMMON ON BMW MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM 2005 ON. BMW IS TAKING A NONCHALANT ATTITUDE IN ITS REPLACEMENT OF THESE UNITS. ALTHOUGH I HAVE NOT HAD A FAILURE, IF YOU WILL LOOK TO ANY OF THE FORUMS YOU WILL FIND NUMEROUS INCIDENTS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10202781 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10208216 · 2007-11-07 (November 7, 2007)
FINAL DRIVE FAILURE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10208216 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10240065 · 2008-08-28 (August 28, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW R1200 RT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS. HE NOTICED GASOLINE DRIPPING FROM THE TAIL PIPE AND HIS PANTS. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FUEL CHECK VALVE COVER HIMSELF. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL VALVE COVER FAILING DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE PLASTIC WAS A COMMON ISSUE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 11,750.
Owner-reported narrative. 11,750 miles reported. Look up ODI 10240065 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10275008 · 2009-06-26 (June 26, 2009)
UPON RETURNING HOME FROM A RIDE ON MY 2005 BMW R1200RT MOTORCYCLE, I ATTEMPTED TO LOWER MY SIDE STAND AND NOTICED THAT THE CENTER STAND ASSEMBLY WAS DANGLING BY MERELY A RETRACTION SPRING. FORTUNATELY, IT HAD NOT COME COMPLETELY UNDONE AND BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE REAR WHEEL, WHICH WOULD MOST CERTAINLY HAVE CAUSED AN IMMEDIATE CRASH. BOTH BOLTS THAT HOLD THIS ITEM TO THE BIKE'S UNDERCARRIAGE HAS SHEARED OFF MID-WAY. I CONTACTED BMW NA ABOUT THIS, AND RECEIVED ONLY A BRIEF APOLOGY, BUT NO ADMISSION OF FAULT OR COMPENSATION. I INVESTED APPROX.…
Owner-reported narrative. 33,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10275008 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10279884 · 2009-08-10 (August 10, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW R 1200 RT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED GASOLINE LEAKING ONTO THE MUFFLER, WHICH PREVENTS THE VEHICLE FROM STARTING. THROUGH RESEARCH, SHE DISCOVERED THAT THE GAS CONNECTER WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW VALVE AND THAT THE HOSE NEEDED TO BE ROUTED DIFFERENTLY. THE CONTACT PURCHASED ALL THE PARTS AND IS MAKING THE REPAIRS. SHE BELIEVES THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT DUE TO ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS SHE FOUND ONLINE FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THE VIN WAS…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10279884 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10435984 · 2011-11-15 (November 15, 2011)
FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FLANGE AROUND THE FEMALE QUICK-DISCONNECT FITTING. PLASTIC FLANGE IS LOCATED ON TOP OF FUEL TANK. REPLACED PLASTIC FITTING WITH METAL ONE BUT LEAKS CONTINUED. PLACED ORIGINAL FITTING BACK AND USED A FUEL-RESISTANT SEALING COMPOUND TO STOP LEAKS. HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED ANY LARGE LEAKS RECENTLY BUT AM CONCERNED THIS PATCH WILL START LEAKING AGAIN. IT WAS A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE TO BE RIDING AND SEEING GAS SPLATTER ON YOUR CLOTHES - COULDN'T WAIT UNTIL I GOT HOME. THE FLANGE DESIGN IS AT FAULT BECAUSE IT PREVENTS A S…
Owner-reported narrative. 75,076 miles reported. Look up ODI 10435984 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V172000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2005-04-27 (April 27, 2005)
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EXPOSURE OF THE THROTTLE HOUSING TO ROAD DEBRIS COULD FALL AND BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE THROTTLE-BODY AND THE ENGINE BLOCK.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESTRICT MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE-CABLE PULLEY THAT, IN TURN, COULD AFFECT THROTTLE OPERATION AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER OVER THE THROTTLE-CABLE PULLEY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
NHTSA campaign record ↗06V134000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Reported: 2006-04-24 (April 24, 2006)
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, IF CERTAIN PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED THAT INVOLVES REMOVAL OF THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE CALIPER, THE ABS SENSOR CABLE CAN BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND WHEN THE CALIPER IS REINSTALLED, THE SENSOR CABLE CAN COME INTO CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE FRONT BRAKE DISC. OVERTIME, IF THE CHAFING BECOMES SEVERE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOSE THE ABS FUNCTION.
Consequence: LOSS OF ABS FUNCTION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH DURING CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ATTACH ADDITIONAL RETAINING CLIPS FREE OF CHARGE TO THE ABS SENSOR CABLE, WHICH WILL PROVIDE A MORE SECURE CONNECTION TO THE WHEEL CARRIER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006, AND WILL BE A PHASED MAILING THROUGH OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
NHTSA campaign record ↗20V471000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2020-08-10 (August 10, 2020)
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 have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗