2005 BMW R1200 GS Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 BMW R1200 GS, 2% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 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.
“Engine rear main seal began leaking right after warranty period expired. This was second major seal failure, the first being transmission output seal. The seal was replaced within a week, but began leaking again on the trip back from the repair shop. This is a very common problem with this motorcycle and usually leads to oil contamination on the clutch, leading to clutch failure. Bmw refuses to recognize this debilitating problem and offers no after-warranty support.”
NHTSA complaint #10226877, filed 2008-05, 12,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V172000Apr 27, 2005On certain motorcycles, exposure of the throttle housing to road debris could fall and become caught between the throttle-body and the engine block.Covers: BMW R1200 GS 2005, R1200 RT 2005, R 1200 ST 2005
Related service bulletins
- 10200500May 1, 2021The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
- 10151238Mar 1, 2016BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel…
- 10026302Jul 1, 2008Bmw motorcycle: complaints relating to knocking noises (engine pinging) and sporadic perceptible flat-spots (especially under sharp acceleration). Models k2x and up to year 2007…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 BMW R1200 GS
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 BMW R1200 GS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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