2005 Bmw R1200 Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (9) · Fuel System, Gasoline (4) · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
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.
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
2017-11-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 17,120 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw r1200. when the contact attempted to start the cycle, it failed and fuel was leaking from the front. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the local dealer (hap's cycle sales, inc, 2530 17th st, sarasota, fl, 34234) was contacted at 941-365-3443. the contact took the fuel pump apart and confirmed through the …”
2016-10-06 · Power Train · 110,000 mi“drive shaft u-joint failure riding on interstate 5. bike started to vibrate and when clutch was depressed, vibration stopped. released clutch and vibration started again. depressed clutch again and pulled to side of the road before drive shaft locked up. pulled back rear boot on final drive and there was smoke coming out of the swing arm shaft. bmw…”
2016-02-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 169,500 mi“while pulling away from a stop sign the motorcycle increased speed and rpm's in excess of the amount of throttle i was twisting. i immediately pulled in the clutch and released the throttle. the rpm's continued to climb over 4000 and the engine sustained this level. the motorcycle would only return to a normal idle level (1100 rpm) if i forced the …”
2013-11-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 21,000 mi“after filling my bmw motorcycle with gas i parked it to visit with some other riders. after a short time returned to my bike to find gas running onto the hot engine and pooling on the ground. left the bike went home got a trailer and took it home. i drained the gas, took the cover off the gas tank and found the quick disconnect on the fuel line cr…”
2013-10-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 49,753 mi“while riding my bmw r1200rt today i started smelling gas. i returned home and put the motorcycle in the garage. it had a very strong gas smell coming from it. i removed the left upper fairing to inspect the fuel pump area. on top of the fuel pump raw gasoline was pooled and leaking down the side of the gas tank towards the left cylinder exhau…”
2013-04-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 14,500 mi“plastic female fitting on top of fuel pump has several cracks which will eventually result in fuel leakage. *tr…”
2013-02-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 11,750 mi“the fuel strip failed on the motorcycle. this is a well known issue with these motorcycle, even by bmw. this could create a serious safety issue if the fuel quantity depletes on a busy interstate or in a busy intersection. *tr…”
2013-02-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 32,191 mi“i was riding my motorcycle in the right hand lane in a 50mph residential zone in fairly heavy evening traffic when the engine started to severely misfire and stumble / sputter. luckily i was in the right hand lane because the engine then died and i was able to pull to the side without too much difficulty although the vehicle behind came very clos…”
2012-08-19 · Service Brakes · 21,000 mi“abs modulator failed. $3500 repair. *tr…”
2012-07-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 22,000 mi“this failure is not limited to the 2005 bmw r1200rt. the same fuel pump is used from 2005-2009 in the rt1200rt and r1200gs. 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 igni…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.