2005 Bmw K1200 S problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (5) · Service Brakes (3) · Suspension:rear (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 (16)
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.
Electrical System 2021-09-20 · MC000521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 communication later stops.
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
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2015-12-01 · MC62133778 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 16 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-10-31 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“*2005 bmw k1200s abs power brake system became and is intermittent. is available for inspection. dealer owner and mechanic stated they were unaware of any said bmw abs problems * on my birthday , riding my motorcycle approximately 40mph, no indicator light on, no prier symptoms existed and unaware that the abs power brake system was (off) not opera…”
2019-06-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my motorcycle is leaking gasoline somewhere. i can't leave it in the garage due to the strong gas smell. i've removed the fairing, but still can't find where the leak is coming from.…”
2016-11-08 · Service Brakes · 5,800 mi“on sunday november 7th i was riding my 2005 bmw k1200s on a roundtrip from little rock, ar to petit jean mountain state park. approximately 20 miles from home on hwy 300 near the little italy township i experienced complete brake/abs failure while trail braking through a turn. this is a road with several steep and tight hairpin turns and very limit…”
2014-07-31 · Service Brakes · 21,000 mi“riding approximately 45mph and approaching a traffic light that turned yellow, i attempted to stop using the handbrake. braking was nearly nonexistent and immediately a red warning light appeared accompanied by a brake failure light. the foot brake did not function as well. at this point the light was turning red and i had no chance of downshifting…”
2014-05-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 12,850 mi“approximately 5 minutes after starting the bike i was riding when i smelled gasoline, my left leg felt wet and i returned to the house. gasoline puddled under the bike leaking from both the left and right sides of the bike. online research indicated this was probably the fuel tank quick disconnect failing. it is well documented on the bmw blogs.…”
2013-12-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 21,000 mi“fuel tank started leaking fuel enough to drip all over engine and exhaust. was able to stop bike before fire started. brought bike to dealership and was able to replace. dealership said that the fuel pump cracked and was leaking under pressure. seems to be a common issues with all of the 2005-2008 bmw k1200s motorcycles. bmw dealership has n…”
2013-10-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 16,978 mi“fuel flange leak...please see complaint # 10549250 for details. thank you *tr…”
2013-01-30 · Structure:body · 12,000 mi · 💥 crash“the driver lost steering on a curve and ran off the road and hit his head on a mailbox post. *tr…”
2012-07-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 29,000 mi“when the engine is cold: the bike stalls when i am slowing down for a stoplight with closed throttle and the clutch in. this isn't a problem when the engine is warm. when the engine is warm: 1. the engine surges in the first 3 gears at lower speeds (under 30mph) with the throttle barely cracked open, and the on/off idle response is rough. t…”
2011-05-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 23,000 mi“my 2005 bmw k1200s has had an engine failure. while heading west on i 110 in harrision county i had noticed a slight jerk in the engine, 5 seconds later i had a sudden explosion. i had thought i had a blowout on the rear tire but as i was trying to control the motorcycle i noticed a huge amount of smoke behind me that filled the interstate on both …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.