2005 Bmw R 1200 Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Fuel System, Gasoline (3) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2015-03-11 · campaign 15V141000 · 43,426 vehicles
Defect: 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, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2013-12-12 · campaign 13V617000 · 50,184 vehicles
Defect: 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 auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service bulletins (52)
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.
Power Train 2023-12-13 · MC330423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 affected by the si 33 02 22 (service action: swingarm drain ret
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.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2023-04-24 · SIB330222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Service Brakes 2022-11-08 · MC000222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Power Train 2022-07-28 · SIB330222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 52 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-03-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System“2005 bmw r1200rt that i have owned since 2016 with little to no issue. leak from winter storage in the front left side of the engine. it matches a thread of a cracked fuel pump. with your site they submitted the problem under jbn1-18051. also under a complaint number 10428629. i wish to know if it is a issue that is a recall or something i can subm…”
2021-09-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 52,000 mi“the contact owns a 2005 bmw r 1200 rt. the contact stated while starting the motorcycle and it began to stall. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the motorcycle was not drivable. the motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the motorcycle was repaired. t…”
2021-04-24 · Vehicle Speed Control · 32,000 mi“cracked throttle control cable connections to both throttle body throttle control shafts. if this fails, the throttles return to idle without any ability to accelerate. this type of failure has been reported by other owners of the same model. i need to repair prior to travel use to avoid this situation.…”
2014-08-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 22,000 mi“motorcycle fuel gauge not working. always showing empty. took motorcycle to dealer and had fuel level sensor replaced. motorcycle fuel gauge now showing full all the time until one recent fuel fill up it went back to showing empty. i had been using the trip meter to judge fuel level filling the tank at 250 miles. on the date of this incident, …”
2014-05-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 42,300 mi“report receipt date: dec 12, 2013 nhtsa campaign number: 13v617000 component(s): fuel system, gasoline my complaint : recall letter not received from bmw. *tr…”
2013-03-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 97,163 mi“fuel leak from threads on tank. *tr…”
2012-04-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 53,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw r 1200 rt. while parked with the engine running, fuel began to spill onto the engine and onto the contact. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a fracture on the fuel flange near the fuel pump quick disconnect. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the vehicle was not repaired. the a…”
2012-02-06 · Structure · 41,000 mi“2005 bmw r 1200 rt real wheel flange cracked this flange supports the rear wheel brake disc and also the rear wheel itself complete failure of this flange would result in total loss of control of vehicle. *tr…”
2012-01-20 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 83,000 mi“fuel pump flange cracked in at least four places that i can photograph. for how long this has been i cannot determine. although it is not leaking fuel at this time several riders of this model have experienced the exact flange failure that resulted in fuel flowing out of the crack and onto the motorcycle and rider. fuel on a person, in the air a…”
2011-10-01 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 23,733 mi“failure of the fuel pump housing high-pressure fuel quick disconnect reinforcement flange cracks under high pressure cycling and leaks, sending raw fuel down the left fairing in close proximity of the vehicles left exhaust pipe and ignition system components. the vehicles fairing effectively captures the fuel vapors creating a significant risk for…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.