The 2005 BMW K1200 S has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 48,914 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
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.
SUSPENSION10V4880002010-10-0811,826 affected
Defect
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
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING07V0660002007-02-236,631 affected
Defect
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
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC06V1640002006-05-1513,200 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER RAPID, REPEATED, AND UNUSUALLY HARSH BRAKING, LOSS OF ABS CAPABILITY COULD TEMPORARILY OCCUR.
Consequence
TEMPORARY LOSS OF ABS BRAKING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006, AND WILL BE A PHASED MAILING THROUGH OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC05V3630002005-08-19331 affected
Defect
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
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
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.
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
SERVICE BRAKES
3
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
1
POWER TRAIN
1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
Total complaints19
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My motorcycle is leaking gasoline somewhere. I can't leave it in the garage due to the strong gas smell. I've removed the fairing, but still can't find where the leak is coming from.”
“*2005 bmw k1200s abs power brake system became and is intermittent. Is available for inspection. Dealer owner and mechanic stated they were unaware of any said bmw abs problems * on my birthday , riding my motorcycle approximately 40mph, no indicator light on, no prier symptoms existed and unaware…”
“*2005 bmw k1200s abs power brake system became and is intermittent. Is available for inspection. Dealer owner and mechanic stated they were unaware of any said bmw abs problems * on my birthday , riding my motorcycle approximately 40mph, no indicator light on, no prier symptoms existed and unaware…”
“On sunday november 7th I was riding my 2005 bmw k1200s on a roundtrip from little rock, ar to petit jean mountain state park. Approximately 20 miles from home on hwy 300 near the little italy township I experienced complete brake/abs failure while trail braking through a turn. This is a road with…”
“Approximately 5 minutes after starting the bike I was riding when I smelled gasoline, my left leg felt wet and I returned to the house. Gasoline puddled under the bike leaking from both the left and right sides of the bike. Online research indicated this was probably the fuel tank quick disconnect…”
“Riding approximately 45mph and approaching a traffic light that turned yellow, I attempted to stop using the handbrake. Braking was nearly nonexistent and immediately a red warning light appeared accompanied by a brake failure light. The foot brake did not function as well. At this point the light…”
“Fuel tank started leaking fuel enough to drip all over engine and exhaust. Was able to stop bike before fire started. Brought bike to dealership and was able to replace. Dealership said that the fuel pump cracked and was leaking under pressure. Seems to be a common issues with all of the 2005-2008…”
“The driver lost steering on a curve and ran off the road and hit his head on a mailbox post. *tr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 BMW K1200 S as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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