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BMW R 1200 ST Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints across 3 model years of the BMW R 1200 ST (2005–2007). The most-complained-about year is 2005.

6
safety recalls, all years
7
owner complaints, all years
2005
year with most recalls
2005
year with most complaints

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Model yearRecallsComplaints
2007 BMW R 1200 ST32
2006 BMW R 1200 ST20
2005 BMW R 1200 ST55

What BMW R 1200 ST owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The 2005 model year has the most, with 5.

All BMW R 1200 ST recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW R 1200 ST, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 15V141000 Reported 43,426 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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…

    Remedy: 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.

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007

  2. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 13V617000 Reported 50,184 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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)…

    Remedy: 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…

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007

  3. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 10V276000 Reported 15,532 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    BMW is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 r 1200 and k 1200 series motorcycles manufactured from august 2006 through may 2009. Due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, and therefore associated vibration. The brake lines could be under strain. If the vibration/strain is…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will install new brake lines, containing a "sleeve" along a portion of the lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 20, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2007

  4. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 06V164000 Reported 13,200 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of ABS capability could temporarily occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will add a physical restriction, in the form of a banjo bolt with a flow restrictor to the brake line, and on certain models dealers will install new front brake discs of a slightly larger thickness free of…

    Model years: 2005

  5. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 06V134000 Reported 9,260 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, if certain procedures are performed that involves removal of the front left brake caliper, the ABS sensor cable can be routed incorrectly and when the caliper is reinstalled, the sensor cable can come into contact and rub against the front brake disc. Overtime, if the chafing becomes severe, it is possible to…

    Remedy: Dealers will attach additional retaining clips free of charge to the ABS sensor cable, which will provide a more secure connection to the wheel carrier. The recall began on june 5, 2006, and will be a phased mailing…

    Model years: 2005

  6. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 05V172000 Reported 500 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, exposure of the throttle housing to road debris could fall and become caught between the throttle-body and the engine block.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a cover over the throttle-cable pulley free of charge. The recall began on may 10, 2005. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

    Model years: 2005

Other BMW models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.