2005 BMW K1200 GT
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2005 BMW K1200 GT. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Power train › Clutch assembly · Power train › Manual transmission › Lubricant
Final drive / clutch failure bike broke down on the highway nothing was done by the dealer or manufacturer. *tr
- Tires › Tread/belt
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…
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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249027The 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 discharged battery complaints.
- 10245433BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender Fuel Strip equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
- 10205113There is a possibility of the "EWS" (electronic immobilizer) error message being displayed in the instrument cluster of the K 1200 GT (K44). If this occurs the engine will not start.
- 10205112Manufacturing tolerances between the center stand and the main frame can result in excessive endplay of the center-stand pivot mount.
- 10200268IT is no longer necessary to place a PMP coded part order to obtain a Repair Enabling code
- 10182619Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
- 10147912Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
- 10135006Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
- 10056106BMW mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. Model 2005-2013 r, k series.
- 10037025BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10033130BMW vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it IS necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. In some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit IS available separately in the illustration, but it IS available in the parts description. All models. No model years listed.
- 10030825BMW motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. BMW motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. Ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10% can have an adverse effect on performance and can result in damage to components that come into contract with fuel. No warranty claims whatsoever for damage caused in this way will be accepted. No model years listed.
- 10029706BMW motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. E series (K25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; K26; K27; K28; K29; k29/hp; K40; K41; K43; k43/hv; K44; k589/03; K71). No model years listed.
- 10027805BMW motorcycles: esa rear spring strut cannot be calibrated with the GT1, cip error 14007. All models with esa, except r1200r (K27), r1200gs (k25/11) and r1200gs adv. (K25/12). Model years unknown.
- 10026466BMW motorcycle: play perceptible when saddlebag seated on saddlebag mount.
- 10026461BMW: repairs to 28 liter and 49 liter topcases. Latching mechanism disengaged and out of position.
- 10026305BMW motorcycle: conversion of rear esa spring strut from potentiometer to hall sensor.
- 10026229BMW motorcycle: idle speed too high. The cause IS incorrect idle air metering by the idle actuator.
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