2005 BMW R1200 GS Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 BMW R1200 GS, 10% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,100 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.
“Bmw r1200gs real wheel flange the flange is a billet part that connects the rear wheel and the rear brake disc to the motorcycle. World-wide there are reports from users of r1200gs models manufactured in 2004 and 2005 about cracks in the flange around either the mounting holes for the brake disc or the mounting holes for the rear wheel. Several incidents are known where the rear brake disc broke off while the vehicle was in motion. On last inspection the flange on my motorcycle had developed cracks around all 5 mounting holes for the rear wheel bolts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10364218, filed 2010-11, 32,000 miles“Discovered 12/9/2012. Extent of cracking indicates that the issue likely began a number of years earlier. My fuel tank has plastic quick disconnect fittings on left and right side. Numerous (8-12) small radial cracks have appeared in each of the quick disconnect reinforcement flanges, extending in several cases down to the top of the tank. Continued growth of the cracks into the threaded area have resulted in fuel leaks on other bikes with this same configuration (but not yet on my bike). …”
NHTSA complaint #10487986, filed 2012-12“The contact owns 2005 Bmw R1200 GS. The contact stated that while inspecting the motorcycle, the contact discovered that there was a crack on the rear wheel flange. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured wheel flange. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 47,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10608526, filed 2014-07, 47,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Bmw R1200 GS motorcycle. While driving 65mph into 40-50mph wind, the left side panel detached from the motorcycle and struck his knee. The contact was able to reattach the panel. The weather conditions were dry and extremely windy. The failure mileage was 6200 and the current mileage was 6300. The number of cylinder information is not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10191687, filed 2007-05, 6,200 miles“The contact stated the aftermarket saddle bag installed by the dealership had separated from the motorcycle twice and became airborne. The vehicle was taken to the dealership twice but the problem could not be determined.”
NHTSA complaint #10165627, filed 2006-08, 5,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10205109Nov 3, 2021Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
- 10194316Apr 1, 2021The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 BMW R1200 GS
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
8 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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