2005 Bmw K1200 Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:tread/Belt (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission:lubricant (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
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.
Suspension:rear 2010-10-08 · campaign 10V488000 · 11,826 vehicles
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.
Risk: THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (18)
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.
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2021-11-30 · MC610107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
there is a possibility of the "ews" (electronic immobilizer) error message being displayed in the instrument cluster of the k 1200 gt (k44). if this occurs the engine will not start.
Structure 2021-11-30 · MC460807 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
manufacturing tolerances between the center stand and the main frame can result in excessive endplay of the center-stand pivot mount.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2021-06-15 · MC650109 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
it is no longer necessary to place a pmp coded part order to obtain a repair enabling code
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Showing the 6 most recent of 18 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2007-11-30 · Power Train:manual Transmission:lubricant · 8,500 mi“final drive / clutch failure bike broke down on the highway nothing was done by the dealer or manufacturer. *tr…”
2007-06-26 · Tires:tread/Belt · 37,037 mi“had 3 bridgestone battleax bt tires separate on the '05 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. all had about 4500 miles on them. tires were properly inflated at all times on manufacturer's suggested pressure listed on sidewalls. inside of tires showed separation the size of my wrists and about 12-14" in length.*ak all failures occurred within 6 months…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.