2005 BMW K1200 S: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2005 BMW K1200 S. The newest campaign is 20V471000. NHTSA received the report on 10 Aug 2020. The NHTSA record gives the component Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump. NHTSA has 4 complaints on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 20V471000, in the NHTSA record

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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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
NHTSA publishes these words. Source: NHTSA Datasets and APIs, section Complaints, read on 1 Oct 2026. Complaint file through 29 Mar 2018. Recall file through 30 Sep 2026.

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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 48,914 units in total.

20V47100010 Aug 2020Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
10V4880008 Oct 2010Suspension / Rear
07V06600023 Feb 2007Engine and Engine Cooling
06V16400015 May 2006Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
05V36300019 Aug 2005Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

20V471000Received 10 Aug 2020. 16,926 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jan 2021.
10V488000Received 8 Oct 2010. 11,826 units.
Suspension / Rear
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
This could affect the handling of the motorcycle increasing the risk a driver may lose control of the vehicle resulting in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Mar 2011.
07V066000Received 23 Feb 2007. 6,631 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Apr 2007.
06V164000Received 15 May 2006. 13,200 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of ABS capability could temporarily occur.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Temporary loss of ABS braking could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 charge. The recall began on june 5, 2006, and will be a phased mailing through october 2006. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jun 2006.
05V363000Received 19 Aug 2005. 331 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain motorcycles, there could be a problem with the routing of the integral anti-lock-brake system (iabs) sensor cable if service has been performed on the motorcycle, for example, a front tire change.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The sensor cable can come into contact with, and rub against, the front brake disk. If the chafing becomes severe, it is possible to lose the ABS function increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and attach an additional retaining clip to the iabs sensor cable free of charge. The recall began september 23, 2005. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Sep 2005.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Complaints by component

4 complaints, 6 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2005 BMW K1200 S: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Fuel System, Gasoline		2
Power Train		2
Engine and Engine Cooling		1
Suspension		1

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 30 Jun 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2005 BMW K1200 S, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2006, with 2 complaints.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

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20085

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
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NHTSA page of the 2005 BMW K1200 SThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2005 BMW K1200 S: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/bmw/k1200-s/2005/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: BMW of North America, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2005 BMW K1200 S?: 48,914 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the BMW K1200 S have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the BMW K1200 S, model years 2003 to 2008. 5 of them name the 2005 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2005 BMW K1200 S name most often?: Fuel System, Gasoline: 2 of 6 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2005 BMW K1200 S open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.