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BMW R 1200 STModel year report

2005 BMW R 1200 ST Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
23,560miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 BMW R 1200 ST (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 BMW R 1200 ST. The part named most often is fuel system, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and vehicle speed control (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,560 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 16 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 4 technical service bulletins 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.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “I own a 2005 Bmw r1200st motorcycle, it has 28,837 miles on it and the quick disconnects for the fuel tank are plastic and will/do break unexpectedly. Thus upon noticing this condition I proceeded to replace the plastic with steel parts where as when the male to female threaded plug was changed the plastic fuel pump housing cracked and rendered the motorcycle inoperable until a replacement fuel pump can be shipped from germany.this transfers the fuel under pressure to the efi and when turned on with the crack sprays/leaks fuel over the side of the motorcycle onto the hot exhaust. …”

NHTSA complaint #10394088, filed 2011-04, 28,837 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Interference fit wheel adapter on final drive axle tube lost it's proper fit causing the rear wheel to develop a wobble greater than 1 mm (3 mm) at 15,750 miles and 18 months of use. Wheel created a handling problem. A new splined adapter was interference fit to the existing axle tube spline on the final drive.”

NHTSA complaint #10208967, filed 2007-11, 15,750 miles

Vehicle speed control: “Throttle cable bell cranks crack due to poor quality plastic material. This causes motorcycle to suddenly lose power as hand throttle no longer works, and engine returns to idle speed. This can lead to a serious safety hazard if this occurs on high speed roadways, freeway etc. My vehicle was being serviced when the cracks (and impending failure) were noticed by service personnel.”

NHTSA complaint #11407418, filed 2021-04, 18,282 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,750 and 35,000 miles.

17%0–1033%10–2550%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 23,560 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200722011220132021
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2005 BMW R 1200 ST → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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. 16 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 16 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW R 1200 ST

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2005623,5606———Not enough data

All BMW R 1200 ST model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 BMW R 1200 ST have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 BMW R 1200 ST as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 BMW R 1200 ST is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2005 BMW R 1200 ST been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 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 R 1200 ST reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,560 miles and the middle half falls between 15,750 and 35,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

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.