2005 BMW R1200 GS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 2005 BMW R1200 GS, and owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
7 safety recalls for the 2005 BMW R1200 GS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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…
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.
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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
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…
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Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
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Engine and engine cooling
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.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
On certain motorcycles, the defect involves a water leak around the fuel pump that is integrated within the fuel tank. An o-ring seal attached to the pump's electronic housing does not meet specifications and water can bypass this seal and contact the pump electronics.
Remedy: Dealers will replace a sealing ring. If the fuel pump electronic unit is corroded, it will be replaced free of charge. The recall began may 9, 2005. Additional my 2005 r1200 gs motorcycles were added to this recall in…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
On certain motorcycles, an adapter in the rear brake line connects a rigid section to a flexible section. If the rigid section is not properly engaged in the adapter, it is possible for a leak to develop.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear brake line and adapter. If the inspection reveals that the rigid section of the brake line is not properly engaged in the adapter, then the entire adapter will be replaced. The recall…
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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
On certain motorcycles, the integral anti-lock brake system (iabs) sensor sealing o-ring connection at the rear axle housing may be damaged. An oil leak may develop.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear wheel iabs sensor sealing o-ring. The recall began july 14, 2004. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 BMW R1200 GS have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 37,167 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 BMW r1200 gs. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, fuel had leaked from the fuel pump flange and sprayed onto the riders leg and parts of the motorcy”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 31, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system
“I experienced a 100% no brakes situation coming into a slow speed 90 degree turn on a back road. Luckily i hadn't been going to fast and was able to down shift and scrub a little speed but forced with”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 18, 2015 · Service brakes
Compare BMW R1200 GS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R1200 GS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 4 |
| 2005 BMW R1200 GS | 7 | 37 |
| 2006 BMW R1200 GS | 7 | 4 |
| 2007 BMW R1200 GS | 3 | 26 |
| 2008 BMW R1200 GS | 5 | 18 |
| 2009 BMW R1200 GS | 1 | 18 |
| 2010 BMW R1200 GS | 1 | 6 |
| 2011 BMW R1200 GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 5 |
| 2014 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 5 |
| 2015 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 10 |
| 2016 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 12 |
| 2017 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 BMW R1200 GS | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2005 BMW R1200 GS
How do I know if my 2005 BMW R1200 GS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 2005 BMW R1200 GS; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V297000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.