2005 Bmw R Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
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.
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 2015-11-01 · MC50349142 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bluetooth issues between navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2014-06-01 · MC1600214 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad usa has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ?fuel strip? equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 r and k series motorcycles.
Fuel System, Other:delivery 2014-06-01 · SIB-16-002-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 2005-2013 r, k series. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2012-11-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 31,000 mi“crack in the fuel pump controller housing resulting in minor fuel leak. *tr…”
2010-12-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 20,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 bmw r-1200. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and trying to downshift the rear of the vehicle would lift upward. the failure caused the front brakes to unlock and the front wheel making it difficult to stop. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that he needed to replace the …”
2010-09-03 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 20,300 mi“while waiting at a red light in traffic on a highway, i pulled in the clutch, put the bike into gear and the bike made a loud, metallic grinding sound. this failure only happened once in the time i have owned this motorcycle (2 1/2 months); however, it was a catastrophic failure of the drivetrain that left my bike unable to travel under its own po…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.