2005 BMW K1200 S Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 BMW K1200 S, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“My 2005 Bmw k1200s has had an engine failure. While heading west on I 110 in harrision county I had noticed a slight jerk in the engine, 5 seconds later I had a sudden explosion. I had thought I had a blowout on the rear tire but as I was trying to control the motorcycle I noticed a huge amount of smoke behind me that filled the interstate on both sides that was very dense. When finally coming to a stop just past the pass christian exit in the service lane I noticed oil pouring from the bottom of the motor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10403676, filed 2011-05, 23,000 miles“2005 Bmw k1200s motorcycle stalls unexpectedly. This motorcycle has stalled repeatedly when closing the throttle to slow while making a corner, or when approaching a stop signal. The most recent was at the intersection of bell rd and the I-17 freeway in phoenix arizona in rush hour traffic on nov. 17, 2005. As I approached the intersection preparing to make a left turn, west bound on bell rd. The motorcycle stalled while doing 25 MPH. The car behind me almost hit my rear tire but managed to slow down to miss me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10175239, filed 2006-12, 16,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V066000Feb 23, 2007On certain motorcycles, frequent short trips particularly during cold temperatures, can cause water to accumulate in the oil tank, and when the engine is…Covers: BMW K1200 S 2003–2007, K1200 R 2004–2007, K1200 GT 2005–2007 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10026229Dec 1, 2007Bmw motorcycle: idle speed too high. The cause is incorrect idle air metering by the idle actuator.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 23% |
| 2005 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2005 BMW K1200 S
7 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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