2005 BMW R 1200 ST: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2005 BMW R 1200 ST. The newest campaign is 15V141000. NHTSA received the report on 11 Mar 2015. The NHTSA record gives the component Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs. NHTSA has 5 complaints on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name 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, 15V141000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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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.
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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 116,570 units in total.

15V14100011 Mar 2015Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
13V61700012 Dec 2013Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
06V16400015 May 2006Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
06V13400024 Apr 2006Service Brakes, Hydraulic
05V17200027 Apr 2005Engine and Engine Cooling

15V141000Received 11 Mar 2015. 43,426 units.
Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 May 2015.
13V617000Received 12 Dec 2013. 50,184 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Apr 2014.
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.
06V134000Received 24 Apr 2006. 9,260 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 lose the ABS function.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of ABS function could increase the risk of a crash during certain riding conditions.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 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.
05V172000Received 27 Apr 2005. 500 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain motorcycles, exposure of the throttle housing to road debris could fall and become caught between the throttle-body and the engine block.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could restrict movement of the throttle-cable pulley that, in turn, could affect throttle operation and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 May 2005.

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Complaints by component

5 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 R 1200 ST: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Power Train		2
Fuel System, Gasoline		2
Fuel/Propulsion System		1
Vehicle Speed Control		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: 10 Apr 2021

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 R 1200 ST, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2007, with 2 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2005 BMW R 1200 ST
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
EA13006	Engineering analysis	Fuel Leak - Motorycle	Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump	12 Jul 2013	31 Jan 2014	13V617000
PE12036	Preliminary evaluation	Fuel Leak - Motorcycle	Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump	16 Nov 2012	22 Jul 2013

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.

20055
20062
20073

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

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NHTSA page of the 2005 BMW R 1200 STThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2005 BMW R 1200 ST: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/bmw/r-1200-st/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: 30 Sep 2026
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 R 1200 ST?: 116,570 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 R 1200 ST have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the BMW R 1200 ST, model years 2005 to 2007. 5 of them name the 2005 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2005 BMW R 1200 ST name most often?: Power Train: 2 of 6 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2005 BMW R 1200 ST open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.