2005 BMW K1200 LT
2 recalls, 22 complaints - 20 TSBs
04V438000 Sep 9, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AT LOWER TEMPERATURES, WIRING WITHIN THE ANTI-THEFT CONTROL UNIT MAY PRESS AGAINST THE FUEL PUMP RELAY. THE FUEL PUMP RELAY CONTACTS COULD OPEN, INTERRUPTING THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN STALLING.
Consequence
IF STALLING WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER WOULD BE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ANTI-THEFT CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 4, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
04V304000 Jun 23, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN INCORRECT SEALING RING WAS MOUNTED TO THE PISTON OF THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Consequence
IF ONLY THE REAR BRAKE WERE APPLIED DURING RIDING, INSUFFICIENT BRAKING PRESSURE WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO SLOW THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Complaint Statistics
22 total complaints
4 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Mar 8, 2015
Incident date: Mar 7, 2015
WHILE RIDING IN TO A LEFT HANDED CORNER THE FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEG BROKE STANDING THE MOTORCYCLE STRAIGHT UP AND SENDING ME AND THE BIKE INTO THE GUARDRAIL CAUSING A CRASH THAT I WAS LUCKY TO WALK AWAY FROM. *TR
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 6, 2013
Incident date: Feb 5, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW K1200LT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 25 MPH AND DECELERATING, THE BRAKES SEIZED WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO HIS LEFT LEG AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO THE DEALE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN
May 3, 2012
Incident date: Jul 15, 2011
FINAL DRIVE FAILURE. THIS IS THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. *TR
SUSPENSION
Feb 6, 2012
Incident date: Feb 2, 2012
THE UPPER THREADED PORTION OF THE SHAFT OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT BROKE OFF, WHICH IS THE CONNECTION POINT FROM THE LEADING LINK TO THE FRONT FORK BRIDGE, AN INTEGRAL PART OF BMW'S TELELEVER FRONT SUSPENSION. LOSS OF THIS CONNECTION POINT ALLOWS THE FRONT FORKS TO MOVE FRONT TO REAR CAUSIN... Read more
STEERING
Feb 6, 2012
Incident date: Feb 2, 2012
THE UPPER THREADED PORTION OF THE SHAFT OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT BROKE OFF, WHICH IS THE CONNECTION POINT FROM THE LEADING LINK TO THE FRONT FORK BRIDGE, AN INTEGRAL PART OF BMW'S TELELEVER FRONT SUSPENSION. LOSS OF THIS CONNECTION POINT ALLOWS THE FRONT FORKS TO MOVE FRONT TO REAR CAUSIN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 28, 2011
Incident date: Nov 23, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE COUPLERS WERE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 20, 2011
Incident date: Aug 19, 2011
MAJOR GAS LEAK WHILE DRIVING - SPRAYED GAS ON RIGHT LEG AND FOOT. MY PANTS LEG, SOCK, AND SHOE ON THE RIGHT SIDE WERE COMPLETELY SOAKED WITH GAS. DECIDED TO HAVE THE BIKE TOWED INSTEAD OF RISKING IT REPAIR PLACE SAID IT WAS THE PLASTIC GAS CONNECTOR AND HE WAS GOING TO HAVE TO ORDER A METAL ONE. SE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 8, 2009
Incident date: Nov 2, 2009
REAR WHEEL STARTED MAKING A DRAGGING SOUND AND SEEMED TO BE ON INSIDE OF ROTOR. THOUGHT IT WAS AN OCCLUSION IN THE CASTING BUT THE WHEEL BEARING RETAINER IN THE FINAL DRIVE BEARING WAS CONING OUT. UPON INSPECTION AT DEALER IT WAS FOUND THE BEARING HAD BEEN OBLITERATED WHEN THE BEARING MOVED FROM ITS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Nov 8, 2009
Incident date: Nov 2, 2009
REAR WHEEL STARTED MAKING A DRAGGING SOUND AND SEEMED TO BE ON INSIDE OF ROTOR. THOUGHT IT WAS AN OCCLUSION IN THE CASTING BUT THE WHEEL BEARING RETAINER IN THE FINAL DRIVE BEARING WAS CONING OUT. UPON INSPECTION AT DEALER IT WAS FOUND THE BEARING HAD BEEN OBLITERATED WHEN THE BEARING MOVED FROM ITS... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 13, 2009
Incident date: Sep 8, 2009
DURING A 12,000 MILE SERVICE, I WAS ADVISED BY A BMW SERVICE ADVISOR TO REPLACE THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE CONNECTORS ON MY 2005 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE WITH METAL FUEL LINE CONNECTORS. THE REASON WAS THAT THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER'S EQUIPMENT OCCASIONALLY FAILS; AND THE COST TO ME TO REPLACE THE FUEL LI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Apr 28, 2009
Incident date: Apr 20, 2009
IN FOR 36,000 MILE SERVICE, REAR WHEEL LOOSE, HAD REAR END TORN DOWN, SMALLER BEARING RACE HAD SPUN ON SHAFT, ALL BEARINGS AND RACES APPEARED IN EXCELLENT CONDITIONS. THIS CONDITION PRESENTS AS A LATENT DEFECT FROM MANUFACTURING/ASSEMBLY AS THE INNER RACE TO SHAFT IS TO BE AN INTERFERENCE FIT AND TH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 2, 2009
Incident date: Apr 1, 2009
PLASTIC FUEL CONNECTION FAILED ON FUEL TANK OF 2005 K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 18, 2008
Incident date: Nov 20, 2008
FUEL LINE FITTING FAILURE ON 2005 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. MALE FITTING FAILURE. DEALER KNEW IMMEDIATELY WHEN I DESCRIBED PROBLEM ON PHONE. DEALER SAID THIS HAS BEEN A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM ACROSS FULL LINE OF BIKES AND ALWAYS MALE FITTING FAILURE. MY BIKE HAD ONLY 19000 MILES AT TIME OF FAILURE. WHEN ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 10, 2008
Incident date: Sep 1, 2008
THE REAR BRAKE ROTOR ON MY 2005 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE IS DEFECTIVE AND I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE RECALLED. THE FLOATING POINTS ON THE ROTOR HAVE MELTED ALLOWING THE ROTOR TO MOVE IN ALL DIRECTIONS CAUSING THE ABS MODULATOR TO ACTIVATE ON ANY BRAKING. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 21, 2008
Incident date: Jul 23, 2006
FAILURE OF PLASTIC QUICK DISCONNECTS IN FUEL LINE FROM FUEL TANK TO ENGINE. REPLACED WITH METAL QD'S AND NO PROBLEM SINCE..COULD BE FIRE HAZARD WHILE RIDING..VEHICLE IS A BMW 2005 K1200LT MODEL. FAILURE OCCURRED AT APPROX. 30,000 MILES.. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 10, 2008
Incident date: Aug 8, 2008
GASOLINE ON MY RIGHT SHOE WHEN I GOT TO WORK. INTERNET DISCUSSION BOARD LED ME TO CHECK THE QUICK DISCONNECT, WHICH FELL APART WHEN I MOVED IT. THE PLASTIC MALE COMPONENT OF THE QUICK DISCONNECT HAD BROKEN. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 28, 2008
Incident date: Jul 17, 2008
THE GAS FUEL LINE STARTED SPRAYING GASOLINE OUT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COVER ONTO THE DRIVERS LEG. DEALER ADVISED WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS BEFORE SEEING THE MOTORCYCLE. SHE SHOWED ME A DISPLAY ON HER DESK SHOWING A PLASTIC FUEL QUICK DISCONNECT VALVE AND A METAL ONE THAT NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED TO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Jul 20, 2008
Incident date: Oct 25, 2007
FINAL DRIVE FAILURE ON K1200LT WHILE RIDING ON I-5 IN DOWNTOWN LA CA. 31,000 MILES ON UNIT. BIKE TAKEN BACK TO DEALER IN SPARKS NV WHERE WARRANTY COVERED PART. CROWN BEARING CAGE DESTROYED NEW UNIT INSTALLED. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 13, 2008
Incident date: Jun 13, 2008
GASOLINE LEAK INTO RIGHT SHOE CAUSED BY CRACKED FUEL LINE PLASTIC QUICK DISCONNECT. THERE ARE MANY INCIDENTS OF THIS FAILURE ON THE BMW LUXURY TOURING WEBSITE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Sep 19, 2007
Incident date: Jul 27, 2007
ABS BRAKE FAILURE CRASH BMW K1200S MOTORCYCLE. I HAVE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED AN ABS SERVO BRAKE FAILURE RESULTING IN A CRASH ON A K1200S. I SIMPLY LIGHTLY CARESSED THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER ON A DRY ROAD WITH THE BIKE UPRIGHT AT MODEST SPEED AND THE FRONT BRAKES IMMEDIATELY LOCKED AND FAILED TO RELEASE EV... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Sep 19, 2007
Incident date: Jul 27, 2007
ABS BRAKE FAILURE CRASH BMW K1200S MOTORCYCLE. I HAVE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED AN ABS SERVO BRAKE FAILURE RESULTING IN A CRASH ON A K1200S. I SIMPLY LIGHTLY CARESSED THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER ON A DRY ROAD WITH THE BIKE UPRIGHT AT MODEST SPEED AND THE FRONT BRAKES IMMEDIATELY LOCKED AND FAILED TO RELEASE EV... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 4, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
PURCHASED A NEW BMW K1200RS IN AUGUST 2004, EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL. THE THROTTLE IS EXTREMELY STIFF AND WHILE RIDING ON LOCAL AND/OR BACK ROADS, THE RIGHT HAND BECOMES FATIGUED TO THE POINT OF NUMBNESS. THE RIGHT HAND NOT ONLY CONTROLS THE THROTTLE, BUT THE INTEGRATED ABS BRAKING SYSTEM OF THE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 BMW K1200 LT
20 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC | 1 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 ho
MC160214
Nov 13, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ??A?A?Fuel Strip??A?A? equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
MC611104
Nov 24, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
With the introduction of the new watertight fuse box a change was made from large type fuses to mini fuses. While the correct fuses are installed in the fuse box, the older, large type fuses were supplied in the on-board tool kit.
MC611104
Nov 24, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
With the introduction of the new watertight fuse box a change was made from large type fuses to mini fuses. While the correct fuses are installed in the fuse box, the older, large type fuses were supplied in the on-board tool kit.
MC611104
Nov 24, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
With the introduction of the new watertight fuse box a change was made from large type fuses to mini fuses. While the correct fuses are installed in the fuse box, the older, large type fuses were supplied in the on-board tool kit.
MC55297495
Jul 1, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger bein
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 doc
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 doc
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 doc
MC62133778
Dec 1, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
MC62133778
Dec 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
SIB-16-002-14
Jun 1, 2014
092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
BMW MC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE WARRANTY EXTENSION, WITH OUT MILEAGE LIMITATIONS, TO 12 YEARS DUE TO A POTENTIAL DURABILITY ISSUE WITH FILM TYPE FUEL LEVEL SENDER FUEL STRIP. MODEL
SIB-16-002-14
Jun 1, 2014
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
BMW MC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE WARRANTY EXTENSION, WITH OUT MILEAGE LIMITATIONS, TO 12 YEARS DUE TO A POTENTIAL DURABILITY ISSUE WITH FILM TYPE FUEL LEVEL SENDER FUEL STRIP. MODEL
SIB-63-02-01
Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
SIB-16-02-09
Dec 1, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL
SB-17927831-02
Feb 25, 2009
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
BMW 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; K29; K29/HP; K40; K41; K43; K43/HV; K44; K589/03; K71). NO MOD
SB-00-021-07
Nov 1, 2007
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10%
6500304
Oct 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED INFORMATION. RECALL 04V-438 - STARTER TURNS, ENGINE REFUSES TO START. *TT
3400504
Jun 1, 2004
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
REAR BRAKES MAY MAKE NOISE DURING BRAKING ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH ABS 2 OR INTEGRAL ABS. *TT
71072004
May 1, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
V.O.I.C.E. COMMUNICATION FOR BMW K 1200LT 2005 IN TRANSIT. *MJ
BMW K1200 LT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW K1200 LT across all model years (2005, 2005).
2
Total Recalls
22
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths