Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2005 BMW R 1200 GS has 2 recalls, 14 complaints.
2
Recalls
14
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R12...
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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, mo...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2005 BMW R 1200 GS.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2020 | WHEELS | UPON INSPECTION, I DISCOVERED 4 OF THE 5 WHEEL MOUNTING HOLES IN THE ALUMINUM REAR WHEEL FLANGE ARE ... |
| Apr 16, 2020 | WHEELS | AFTER NOTICING A SMALL AMOUNT OF EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN THE REAR WHEEL WHEN RIDING THROUGH TURNS, I G... |
| Feb 26, 2020 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | LEAKING FUEL FLANGED, THE MATERIAL IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND PRONE TO BREAKING THAT CAN CAUSE FUEL TO L... |
| Jun 1, 2014 | TIRES,WHEELS | REPLACED REAR TIRE AND NOTICED CRACKS ON HUB FLANGE. WENT ONLINE TO SEE IF ANY BODY ELSE HAD SAME PR... |
| Oct 16, 2013 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE HIGH PRESSURE OUTPUT FITTING OF THE GAS TANK. FUEL LEAKS WHEN FUEL PUMP IS ... |
| Jun 27, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN | REAR WHEEL/BRAKE DISK DRIVE FLANGE HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS, COULD HAVE CAUSED REAR WHEEL OR BRAKE ROTOR ... |
| Aug 19, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | FINAL DRIVE UNIT FAILED AND LOCKED UP THE REAR WHEEL |
| Sep 28, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THE FLANGE ON THE FUEL TANK, CRACK, LEAKING FUEL EVERYWHERE, THIS HAPPENS TO OTHERS. *TR |
| Dec 1, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | BMW MOTORCYCLE, R1200/GS 2005 MODEL, GAS LEAK PROBLEM. ON PLASTIC QUICK DISCONNECTORS IN THE FUEL L... |
| Aug 15, 2010 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,WHEELS | BMW R1200GS REAL WHEEL FLANGE THE FLANGE IS A BILLET PART THAT CONNECTS THE REAR WHEEL AND THE REAR... |
| Jul 7, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | FINAL DRIVE AND DRIVESHAFT FAILED. *TR |
| Mar 13, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING BECAUSE OF A FAILURE OF THE "FUEL STRIP" SENDER IN THE GAS TANK. EVEN... |
| Jul 7, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | A PLASTIC FUEL LINE QUICK DISCONNECT FAILED AS THE FUEL LINE WAS BEING REMOVED FROM THE FUEL TANK TO... |
| Jul 1, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | REAR DRIVE FAILURE WHILE RIDING TWO UP, OIL SOAKED REAR WHEEL, WHEEL WOBBLE. BETWEEN WOBBLE AND OIL... |