2005 Bmw K1200 Lt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (9) · Suspension (3) · Power Train:driveline (2)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (15)
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 2025-02-03 · MCAS1525 · Other
control unit dwa inspection of all parts on stock
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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2021-11-24 · MC611104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Electrical System 2021-07-01 · MC55297495 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 being connected to the on-board socket.
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 15 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-03-08 · Suspension · 20,000 mi · 💥 crash“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…”
2013-03-06 · Service Brakes · 45,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 dealer. after inspection, they advised him that there w…”
2012-05-03 · Power Train · 23,200 mi“final drive failure. this is the same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. *tr…”
2012-02-06 · Suspension · 62,805 mi“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 causing dangerous loss of steering control. normal oper…”
2011-11-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 14,839 mi“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 any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the…”
2011-08-20 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 14,000 mi“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. seems to be a recurring problem from what i've seen …”
2009-11-08 · Suspension · 91,236 mi“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 spot inside the rear hub. dealer will replace rea…”
2009-09-13 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 15,191 mi“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 line connectors was more than $200. i declined the …”
2009-04-28 · Power Train:driveline · 36,000 mi“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 the tapered roller bearing showed no evidence of dam…”
2009-04-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 46,000 mi“plastic fuel connection failed on fuel tank of 2005 k1200lt motorcycle. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.