2005 BMW R Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R Series years
- Not enough data 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 BMW R Series. That ranks 4th out of 10 R Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 20,300 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 BMW R Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 20,300 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 20,300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 BMW R Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 BMW R Series.
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
- Fuel Leak - Motorycle (EA13006) — opened Jul 12, 2013, closed Jan 31, 2014, led to recall 13V617000.
- Fuel Leak - Motorcycle (PE12036) — opened Nov 16, 2012, closed Jul 22, 2013.
- Motorcycle fires (PE07031) — opened Jun 21, 2007, closed Oct 23, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Crack in the fuel pump controller housing resulting in minor fuel leak. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 bmw r-1200. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and trying to downshift the rear of the vehicle would lift upward. The failure caused the front brakes to unlock and the front wheel making it difficult to stop. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who…
While waiting at a red light in traffic on a highway, i pulled in the clutch, put the bike into gear and the bike made a loud, metallic grinding sound. This failure only happened once in the time i have owned this motorcycle (2 1/2 months); however, it was a catastrophic failure of the drivetrain…
Other BMW R Series years
← 2004 R Series · 2006 R Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 R Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 R Series | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 R Series | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 R Series | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 R Series | 8 | 1 |
| 2001 R Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 R Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 R Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 R Series | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 BMW R Series?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 BMW R Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 BMW R Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R Series model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.