2005 BMW R1200 GS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2005 BMW R1200 GS, 2% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 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.
“Upon replacing rear tire at the Bmw dealership, noticed a cracked rear wheel flange. These cracks appeared on 4 of 5 attachment points where the flange bolts onto the rear drive. This is a part that holds the wheel to the motorcycle. Spoke to Bmw na and they do recognize the problem as inherent defect, and have not recalled despite having redesigned the replacement part several times over the last few years (implied admission by Bmw of the inherent defect due to redesign). This is safety issue related to an inherent defect of safety critical part - the rear wheel flange. …”
NHTSA complaint #10643951, filed 2014-10, 62,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10147997Jan 1, 2014Heated handlebar grips with low output. Increased thickness of handlebar means that the output felt by the rider is lower.
- 10026304Apr 1, 2008Bmw motorcycle: gearbox replacement. On account of a material defect, there is a possibility of a small number (46) motorcycles manufactured to date suffering a gearbox…
Steering: other model years
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 complaintsEngine cooling
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.
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