2005 BMW R 1200 GS
2 recalls, 19 complaints - 38 TSBs
15V141000 Mar 11, 2015
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
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, 20... Read more
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.
13V617000 Dec 12, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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 aux... Read more
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 [email protected].
Complaint Statistics
19 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
WHEELS
May 11, 2020
Incident date: Apr 17, 2020
UPON INSPECTION, I DISCOVERED 4 OF THE 5 WHEEL MOUNTING HOLES IN THE ALUMINUM REAR WHEEL FLANGE ARE CRACKED. I HAVE READ ABOUT MANY PEOPLE HAVING THIS ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE. I'VE STOPPED RIDING UNTIL IT IS FIXED BECAUSE IT COULD BREAK CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH. ... Read more
WHEELS
Apr 26, 2020
Incident date: Apr 16, 2020
AFTER NOTICING A SMALL AMOUNT OF EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN THE REAR WHEEL WHEN RIDING THROUGH TURNS, I GOT HOME AND INSPECTED THE AREA AND FOUND CRACKS IN THE ALUMINUM REAR WHEEL FLANGE AT THE WHEEL MOUNTING HOLES. AFTER RESEARCHING THE ISSUE, I DISCOVERED THIS IS A RECALLED PART UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 1... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 2, 2020
Incident date: Feb 26, 2020
LEAKING FUEL FLANGED, THE MATERIAL IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND PRONE TO BREAKING THAT CAN CAUSE FUEL TO LEAK TO THE ENGINE THEN IGNITING THE FUEL THAT WILL START ENGINE FIRE.
ENGINE
Mar 2, 2020
Incident date: Feb 26, 2020
LEAKING FUEL FLANGED, THE MATERIAL IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND PRONE TO BREAKING THAT CAN CAUSE FUEL TO LEAK TO THE ENGINE THEN IGNITING THE FUEL THAT WILL START ENGINE FIRE.
WHEELS
Jun 5, 2014
Incident date: Jun 1, 2014
REPLACED REAR TIRE AND NOTICED CRACKS ON HUB FLANGE. WENT ONLINE TO SEE IF ANY BODY ELSE HAD SAME PROBLEM . FOUND MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS. YEARS 2004-2007. PART WAS REDESIGNED AND REPLACED FROM 2008 THRU PRESENT. WANT TO REPORT BEFORE SOMEBODY DIES OR IS SERIOUSLY INJURED. NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BY BMW.... Read more
TIRES
Jun 5, 2014
Incident date: Jun 1, 2014
REPLACED REAR TIRE AND NOTICED CRACKS ON HUB FLANGE. WENT ONLINE TO SEE IF ANY BODY ELSE HAD SAME PROBLEM . FOUND MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS. YEARS 2004-2007. PART WAS REDESIGNED AND REPLACED FROM 2008 THRU PRESENT. WANT TO REPORT BEFORE SOMEBODY DIES OR IS SERIOUSLY INJURED. NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BY BMW.... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 17, 2013
Incident date: Oct 16, 2013
FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE HIGH PRESSURE OUTPUT FITTING OF THE GAS TANK. FUEL LEAKS WHEN FUEL PUMP IS ON, VISIBLY DRIPPING. WHEN THE FUEL PUMP IS OFF THERE IS NO LEAK. FUEL LEAKS ACTIVELY AND EXCESSIVELY FROM OUTPUT FITTING, WHICH APPEARS TO BE CRACKED. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 27, 2013
Incident date: Jun 27, 2013
REAR WHEEL/BRAKE DISK DRIVE FLANGE HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS, COULD HAVE CAUSED REAR WHEEL OR BRAKE ROTOR TO SEPARATE FROM MOTORCYCLE. BMW KNOWS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, THE REPLACEMENT PART BMW # 33117722831 HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REDESIGNED AND MADE FROM STEEL NOW, THIS ITEM NEEDS TO BE RECALLED, IT COULD ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 27, 2013
Incident date: Jun 27, 2013
REAR WHEEL/BRAKE DISK DRIVE FLANGE HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS, COULD HAVE CAUSED REAR WHEEL OR BRAKE ROTOR TO SEPARATE FROM MOTORCYCLE. BMW KNOWS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, THE REPLACEMENT PART BMW # 33117722831 HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REDESIGNED AND MADE FROM STEEL NOW, THIS ITEM NEEDS TO BE RECALLED, IT COULD ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 28, 2012
Incident date: Aug 19, 2012
FINAL DRIVE UNIT FAILED AND LOCKED UP THE REAR WHEEL
POWER TRAIN
Feb 13, 2012
Incident date: Jul 1, 2008
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
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN
Feb 11, 2012
Incident date: Jul 7, 2010
FINAL DRIVE AND DRIVESHAFT FAILED. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 4, 2012
Incident date: Jul 7, 2009
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 A... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 10, 2012
Incident date: Mar 13, 2010
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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 31, 2011
Incident date: Sep 28, 2011
THE FLANGE ON THE FUEL TANK, CRACK, LEAKING FUEL EVERYWHERE, THIS HAPPENS TO OTHERS. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 30, 2010
Incident date: Dec 1, 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 SIDE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Nov 5, 2010
Incident date: Aug 15, 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... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 5, 2010
Incident date: Aug 15, 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... Read more
WHEELS
Nov 5, 2010
Incident date: Aug 15, 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... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 BMW R 1200 GS
38 manufacturer communications from 26 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 3 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
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
MC330423
Dec 13, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
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 affe
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.
SIB330222
Apr 24, 2023
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
SIB330222
Apr 24, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
MC000222
Nov 8, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
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.
SIB330222
Jul 28, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
MC460521
Nov 3, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
MC460521
Nov 3, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
MC460521
Nov 3, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
MC000521
Sep 20, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 communic
MC610315
Sep 3, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
MC610821
Jul 13, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
MC660118
Jun 17, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
MC620117
May 24, 2021
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Service distance cannot be set in miles in ISTA for TFT-type instrument clusters
MC340121
May 19, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
During operation of the rear wheel foot brake lever, the rider feels a soft pressure point or perceptibly longer lever travel
MC130113
May 10, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that vehicles fitted with option code 0190 "Enduro ASC + BMW Motorrad has ascertained that vehicles fitted with option code 0190 "Enduro ASC + Riding Modes" can experience functional problems in the Enduro PRO
MC64465398
May 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
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
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
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
MC63932068
Feb 1, 2018
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
During a software update of the instrument cluster as of I level 17-11-502 (ISTA version 4.09.3x) a programming abort occurs.
MC63932068
Feb 1, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
During a software update of the instrument cluster as of I level 17-11-502 (ISTA version 4.09.3x) a programming abort occurs.
MC63932068
Dec 11, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The software for the TFT instrument cluster with I level 17-11-501 does not correspond to internal quality guidelines.
MC63876474
Dec 4, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Various malfunctions in Navigator VI GPS due to older software which requires update.
MC63849336
Nov 18, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Faulty data means that the programming of the BMS-X at I level K001-17-11-500 is prevented for these vehicles.The faulty I level is expected to be rolled out to the trade with ISTA 4.08 and ISTA/P 3.63.1 from 08.11.2017.
MC3300317
Jan 12, 2017
045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
In 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 motorcycles produced before and up to 10/31/2017, in the event
MC59823415
Sep 10, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil leak immediately after replacing cylinder head cover seal set.
MC59279648
Sep 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Retrofitting the Switching Assistant Pro. The ESA coding procedure fails when retrofitting the Switching Assistant Pro.
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
MC57194556
Jan 1, 2014
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Heated handlebar grips with low output. Increased thickness of handlebar means that the output felt by the rider is lower.
SB-11-002-13
Oct 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW MC: THE ENGINE OIL CAPACITY IN REPAIR AND SERVICE DATA (RSD) FOR CHANGING OIL AND OIL FILTER, IS TOO HIGH AND WOULD OVER FILL BEYOND MAXIMUM LEVEL, RESULTING IN MALFUNCTION OF ENGINE (CLUTCH). MODEL 4 1200. NO MODEL YEARS. *PE
SB-11-002-13
Oct 1, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BMW MC: THE ENGINE OIL CAPACITY IN REPAIR AND SERVICE DATA (RSD) FOR CHANGING OIL AND OIL FILTER, IS TOO HIGH AND WOULD OVER FILL BEYOND MAXIMUM LEVEL, RESULTING IN MALFUNCTION OF ENGINE (CLUTCH). MODEL 4 1200. NO MODEL YEARS. *PE
MC5383452601
Mar 1, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Incorrect anti-theft alarm (DWA) operating instructions
MC5383452601
Mar 1, 2013
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Incorrect anti-theft alarm (DWA) operating instructions
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
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW R 1200 GS
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE12036
Opened: Nov 16, 2012 , Closed: Jul 22, 2013
Fuel Leak - Motorcycle
Owners of model year (MY) 2005-2008 R-Series motorcycles report substantial, high pressure fuel loss occurring when the fuel pump is energized.Many times they first become aware of the problem when fuel soaks their pant legs or is puddled under their parked motorcycle.The Office of Defects investiga... Read more
BMW R 1200 GS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW R 1200 GS across all model years (2004, 2014).
23
Total Recalls
114
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
8
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BMW R 1200 GS - Year by Year
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