2005 BMW R1200 GS Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 39%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 BMW R1200 GS, 39% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The fuel pump fitting cracked while I was riding on the highway. This resulted in fuel spraying on me and dripping onto the engine when I stopped. The fitting and the flange are both made of a plastic material. The threads are npt type and as the fitting is screwed into the fuel pump flange the fit gets tighter. This design will eventually result in cracking. This is what happened to the plastic fitting which I replaced with a metal one. This will not solve the problem because the flange is likely to crack because of the design resulting in another failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10521322, filed 2013-06, 25,000 miles“Detected fuel leaking from left side of motorcycle. Left shin was covered in gasoline. Removed side covers and detected gas spraying from a plastic gas line connector directly above the fuel pump. 300 miles from home and the nearest Bmw dealer. Tie wrapped gas line to stop leaking. Managed to ride the motorcycle home. Bmw is aware of the problem and has selected a metal connector as a replacement. I had an 18,000 mile check-up performed by the dealership in june 2011. No recall by Bmw. Motorcycle is out of warranty, so I must pay for repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10425962, filed 2011-09, 18,300 miles“After filling up on fuel and driving home (less than five miles), I parked the motorcycle. Later in the day, I noticed fuel on the asphalt beneath the bike and leaking from the fuel pump, down onto the engine, left exhaust pipe and other parts of the frame. Further inspecting, I found fuel pooled atop the fuel pump housing. Mopping up the fuel, I identified a hairline crack in the upper plastic housing that holds the fuel pump, fuel pump electronics and fuel line connection. The fuel pump electronics unit was damaged by exposure to the fuel, causing silicon insulation to crumble and fall away. …”
NHTSA complaint #10488899, filed 2012-12, 127,988 miles“Leaking fuel flanged, the material is made of plastic and prone to breaking that can cause fuel to leak to the engine then igniting the fuel that will start engine fire.”
NHTSA complaint #11315742, filed 2020-03, 16,002 miles“Fuel pump flange cracked at fuel pump output connector and fuel sprayed out under pressure. Pressurized fuel sprayed on leg and hit hot engine exhaust. Was able to cut off engine and fuel pump before a fire started. Had to wait several hours before help arrived and trucked bike home.”
NHTSA complaint #10532145, filed 2013-07, 73,388 milesRelated 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 R1200 GS 2005–2011, R1200 RT 2005–2011, R1200 GS Adventure 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 R1200 GS 2005–2011, R1200 RT 2005–2011, R1200 GS Adventure 2006–2011 +12 more
- 05V082000Mar 3, 2005On certain motorcycles, the defect involves a water leak around the fuel pump that is integrated within the fuel tank. An o-ring seal attached to the pump's…Covers: BMW R1200 GS 2004–2005
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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 50% |
| 2012 | 5 | 50% |
| 2011 | 3 | 43% |
| 2010 | 6 | 75% |
| 2009 | 20 | 67% |
| 2008 | 24 | 75% |
| 2007 | 24 | 57% |
| 2006 | 6 | 67% |
| 2005 | 20 | 39% |
Other parts of the 2005 BMW R1200 GS
16 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology