2005 BMW R1200 GS Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2005 BMW R1200 GS, 10% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,500 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.
“After noticing a small amount of excessive movement in the rear wheel when riding through turns, I got home and inspected the area and found cracks in the aluminum rear wheel flange at the wheel mounting holes. After researching the issue, I discovered this is a recalled part under recall campaign 15v-141. The recall instructs replacing the aluminum flange with a new steel flange. …”
NHTSA complaint #11322263, filed 2020-04, 12,078 miles“Upon inspection, I discovered 4 of the 5 wheel mounting holes in the aluminum rear wheel flange are cracked. I have read about many people having this issue with this model vehicle. I've stopped riding until it is fixed because it could break causing an accident which could lead to injury or death.”
NHTSA complaint #11324091, filed 2020-05, 12,078 miles“Replaced rear tire and noticed cracks on hub flange. Went online to see if any body else had same problem . Found many other complaints. Years 2004-2007. Part was redesigned and replaced from 2008 thru present. Want to report before somebody dies or is seriously injured. Needs to be recalled by Bmw.”
NHTSA complaint #10596387, filed 2014-06, 17,500 miles“Upon inspection, I discovered that each of five wheel mounting tabs on the rear wheel flange is cracked. This has been reported in numerous other Bmw r1200gs motorcycles, in some cases leading to catastrophic failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10508423, filed 2013-04, 130,000 miles“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 milesRelated recalls
- 15V141000Mar 11, 2015BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and…Covers: BMW R1200 GS 2005–2010, R1200 RT 2005–2010, R1200 GS Adventure 2006–2010 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10160232Apr 1, 2019During the course of quality analysis, it was determined by BMW Motorrad that in the production period from February 2018 to end of June 2018, cross-spoked wheels with reduced…
Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 BMW R1200 GS
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsBody and structure
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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