2005 BMW K1200LT Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 21%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 BMW K1200LT, 21% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,500 miles.
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.
“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 miles“In for 36,000 mile service, rear wheel loose, had rear end torn down, smaller bearing race had spun on shaft, all bearings and races appeared in excellent conditions. This condition presents as a latent defect from manufacturing/assembly as the inner race to shaft is to be an interference fit and the tapered roller bearing showed no evidence of damage or lack of lubrication. Photos were taken to document condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10267148, filed 2009-04, 36,000 miles“Final drive failure on K1200LT while riding on I-5 in downtown la ca. 31,000 miles on unit. Bike taken back to dealer in sparks nv where warranty covered part. Crown bearing cage destroyed new unit installed.”
NHTSA complaint #10235069, filed 2008-07, 31,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 BMW K1200LT
9 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 BMW K1200LT
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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