2005 BMW K1200 GT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 BMW K1200 GT
The 2005 BMW K1200 GT has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SUSPENSION:REAR, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainclutch Assembly (1 complaint), Power Trainmanual Transmissionlubricant (1 complaint), and Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 BMW K1200 GT
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 BMW K1200 GT, potentially affecting up to 35,383 vehicles.
Recall 20V471000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 16,926 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 10V488000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 11,826 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 07V066000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 6,631 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, FREQUENT SHORT TRIPS PARTICULARLY DURING COLD TEMPERATURES, CAN CAUSE WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE OIL TANK, AND WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESCAPING WATER VAPOR CAN CONDENSE ON THE OIL TANK AIR BLEED VALVE. IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THIS WATER COULD FREEZE AND BLOCK THE AIR BLEED VALVE.
Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A PRESSURE BUILD UP IN THE OIL TANK COULD CAUSE IT TO RUPTURE, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE REAR TIRE. AN OIL LEAK COULD CAUSE A FIRE. OIL ON THE REAR TIRE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW OIL TANK CAP CONTAINING A VALVE TO PREVENT OVERPRESSURE IN THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 BMW K1200 GT
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 BMW K1200 GT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmissionlubricant | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FINAL DRIVE / CLUTCH FAILURE BIKE BROKE DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY NOTHING WAS DONE BY THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. *TR
FINAL DRIVE / CLUTCH FAILURE BIKE BROKE DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY NOTHING WAS DONE BY THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. *TR
HAD 3 BRIDGESTONE BATTLEAX BT TIRES SEPARATE ON THE '05 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. ALL HAD ABOUT 4500 MILES ON THEM. TIRES WERE PROPERLY INFLATED AT ALL TIMES ON MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED PRESSURE LISTED ON SIDEWALLS. INSIDE OF TIRES SHOWED SEPARATION THE SIZE OF MY WRISTS AND ABOUT 12-14" IN LENGTH.*AK ALL FAILURES OCCURRED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF TIRE INSTALLATION. LAST SET OF TIRES IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTIONS. TIRE COMPANY WHERE I BOUGHT REPLACEMENTS FOR THEM ON TRIP IN COLORADO WILL HOLD THEM FOR A FEW WEEKS. SERIAL NUMBERS OF LAST TWO TIRES: DED3405 AND PAA1102
Safety Rating for the 2005 BMW K1200 GT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 BMW K1200 GT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 BMW K1200 GT
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 BMW K1200 GT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC460807 — EQUIPMENT
Manufacturing tolerances between the center stand and the main frame can result in excessive endplay of the center-stand pivot mount.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 BMW K1200 GT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW K1200 GT
- 2003 BMW K1200 GT — 1 complaint
- 2004 BMW K1200 GT — 7 complaints
- 2005 BMW K1200 GT (current)
- 2006 BMW K1200 GT — 14 complaints
- 2007 BMW K1200 GT — 23 complaints
- 2008 BMW K1200 GT — 24 complaints
- 2010 BMW K1200 GT — 0 complaints