2005 BMW K1200 S Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 47%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,489miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 BMW K1200 S, 47% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,489 miles. 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.
“When the engine is cold: the bike stalls when I am slowing down for a stoplight with closed throttle and the clutch in. This isn't a problem when the engine is warm. When the engine is warm: 1. The engine surges in the first 3 gears at lower speeds (under 30mph) with the throttle barely cracked open, and the on/off idle response is rough. This requires diligent clutch work to smooth out. 2. If I rev the engine from idle with the clutch in, the revs hang and then slowly decrease back to normal idle. 3. Revs hang on acceleration after closing the throttle. 4. Inconsistent engine braking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10464244, filed 2012-07, 29,000 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 miles“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 Bmw k1200s motorcycles. Bmw dealership has not filled for a recall to fix all the affected motorcycles yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10556753, filed 2013-12, 21,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11222304, filed 2019-06Related recalls
- 20V471000Aug 10, 2020BMW 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…Covers: BMW K1200 S 2005–2008, R1200 RT 2005–2011, R1200 GS 2005–2011 +13 more
- 13V617000Dec 12, 2013BMW 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…Covers: BMW K1200 S 2005–2008, R1200 RT 2005–2011, R1200 GS 2005–2011 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 10245433Nov 13, 2023BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender âÂÂFuel Stripâ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K…
- 10056106Jun 1, 2014Bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential…
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery…
- 10030825Nov 1, 2007Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 BMW K1200 S
3 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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