2005 BMW K1200 S Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 BMW K1200 S, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 several steep and tight hairpin turns and very limited/non-existent runoff room. I ran wide on the next corner and ended up crossing the double yellow and was nearly hit by an oncoming car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10924990, filed 2016-11, 5,800 miles“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 was turning red and I had no chance of downshifting to use engine braking, so my only hope to avoid an accident was to downshift and proceed through the intersection. I had lost all braking ability on a motorcycle while traveling over 40mph in a heavy traffic area. …”
NHTSA complaint #10617881, filed 2014-07, 21,000 miles“*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 that the ABS Power Brake system was (off) not operating and as I needed to slow down, the system allowed me to over press/squeeze front power brake lever. Front Power BRAKE turned on and I eminently became a member of The over the Handle Bar's Club. …”
NHTSA complaint #11696711, filed 2025-10Related recalls
- 06V164000May 15, 2006On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of abs capability could temporarily occur.Covers: BMW K1200 S 2005–2006, R1200 GS 2004–2006, R1200 RT 2006 +2 more
- 05V363000Aug 19, 2005On 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…Covers: BMW K1200 S 2005
Related service bulletins
- 10029706Feb 25, 2009Bmw 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…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 BMW K1200 S
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 BMW K1200 S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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