2005 BMW K1200 LT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K1200 LT years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 BMW K1200 LT. That ranks 6th out of 10 K1200 LT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (9 complaints, 47%), typically at around 19,130 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 19owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 BMW K1200 LT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 47% | 19,130 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 21% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 16% | 62,805 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 62,805 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 BMW K1200 LT recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: On certain motorcycles, at lower temperatures, wiring within the anti-theft control unit may press against the fuel pump relay. The fuel pump relay contacts could open, interrupting the fuel supply to the engine, resulting in stalling.
Risk: If stalling were to occur, the driver would be unable to maintain speed or accelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the anti-theft control unit. The recall began october 4, 2004. Customers should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: On certain motorcycles, an incorrect sealing ring was mounted to the piston of the rear brake master cylinder.
Risk: If only the rear brake were applied during riding, insufficient braking pressure would be available to slow the motorcycle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder. The recall began july 16, 2004. Owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- M/C final drive ball bearing failure (DP12001) — opened Jan 20, 2012, closed Jun 20, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While riding in to a left handed corner the front right front leg broke standing the motorcycle straight up and sending me and the bike into the guardrail causing a crash that i was lucky to walk away from. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw k1200lt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 to 25 mph and decelerating, the brakes seized which caused the contact to crash. The contact received injuries to his left leg and was transported to the hospital. The vehicle was later taken to the…
Final drive failure. This is the same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. *tr
The upper threaded portion of the shaft of the front suspension ball joint broke off, which is the connection point from the leading link to the front fork bridge, an integral part of bmw's telelever front suspension. Loss of this connection point allows the front forks to move front to rear…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking gasoline. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel line couplers were fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not…
Other BMW K1200 LT years
← 2004 K1200 LT · 2006 K1200 LT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 K1200 LT | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 K1200 LT | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 K1200 LT | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 19 | 2 |
| 2004 K1200 LT | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 K1200 LT | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 K1200 LT | 37 | 0 |
| 2001 K1200 LT | 25 | 0 |
| 2000 K1200 LT | 51 | 0 |
| 1999 K1200 LT | 50 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 BMW K1200 LT?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, power train, suspension problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 BMW K1200 LT?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 BMW K1200 LT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K1200 LT model years, the 2005 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.