2005 BMW K1200LT Problems
- Complaints
- 19filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 23,200miles, 17 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 BMW K1200LT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2005 BMW K1200LT. The part named most often is fuel system, with 9 complaints (47% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and brakes (3). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 88% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,200 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 12 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system9 47%
- Brakes3 16%
- Suspension3 16%
- Steering1 5.3%
- Vehicle speed control1 5.3%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Major gas leak while driving - sprayed gas on right leg and foot. My pants leg, sock, and shoe on the right side were completely soaked with gas. Decided to have the bike towed instead of risking it repair place said it was the plastic gas connector and he was going to have to order a metal one. Seems to be a recurring problem from what I've seen in the chat rooms. There should be a recall on this before someone gets seriously hurt or killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10420797, filed 2011-08, 14,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Rear wheel started making a dragging sound and seemed to be on inside of rotor. Thought it was an occlusion in the casting but the wheel bearing retainer in the final drive bearing was coning out. Upon inspection at dealer it was found the bearing had been obliterated when the bearing moved from its spot inside the rear hub. Dealer will replace rear wheel drive assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #10291369, filed 2009-11, 91,236 milesBrakes: “Abs brake failure crash Bmw k1200s motorcycle. I have recently experienced an ABS servo brake failure resulting in a crash on a k1200s. I simply lightly caressed the front brake lever on a dry road with the bike upright at modest speed and the front brakes immediately locked and failed to release even after the brake lever was released. I survived, just, but with very serious injuries I need to have the ABS brake system on my [written off] bike independently tested so that I may tackle Bmw in an attempt to prevent further injury/death to others as a result of these imo lethal brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10203402, filed 2007-09Suspension: “While riding in to a left handed corner the front right front leg broke standing the motorcycle straight up and sending me and the bike into the guardrail causing a crash that I was lucky to walk away from.”
NHTSA complaint #10692823, filed 2015-03, 20,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
88% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,191 and 36,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V438000Sep 9, 2004Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: BMW K1200LT 2005
On certain motorcycles, at lower temperatures, wiring within the anti-theft control unit may press against the fuel pump relay. The fuel pump relay contacts could open, interrupting the fuel supply to the engine, resulting in stalling.
- 04V304000Jun 23, 2004Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinderCovers: BMW K1200LT 2005, R1150 RT 2004
On certain motorcycles, an incorrect sealing ring was mounted to the piston of the rear brake master cylinder.
Recall details for the 2005 BMW K1200LT → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- DP12001M/C final drive ball bearing failureClosed · Jan 20, 2012
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 12 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11014826Feb 3, 2025Electrical system. Control Unit DWA Inspection of all parts on stock
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers…
- 10245433Nov 13, 2023Fuel system. BMW 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 series motorcycles.
- 10205114Nov 24, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. With the introduction of the new watertight fuse box a change was made from large type fuses to mini fuses. While the correct fuses are installed in the fuse box, the older, large type fuses were…
- 10201169Jul 1, 2021Electrical system. Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being…
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased…
- 10147912Dec 1, 2015Equipment. Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
- 10056106Jun 1, 2014Fuel system. Bmw 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 durability issue with film…
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Fuel system. Bmw 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 unit (suction jet…
Other model years of the BMW K1200LT
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 19 | 23,200 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 21 | 33,320 | 0 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2002 | 37 | 27,150 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 25 | 46,173 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 51 | 36,775 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 50 | 37,290 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All BMW K1200LT model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 BMW K1200LT have?
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2005 BMW K1200LT as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 BMW K1200LT is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 9 complaints (47% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.
Has the 2005 BMW K1200LT been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 BMW K1200LT reported?
Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,200 miles and the middle half falls between 15,191 and 36,000 miles; 88% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.