NHTSA vehicle safety data

2005 BMW R1200 ST Recalls & Complaints

The 2005 BMW R1200 ST has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "R 1200 ST".

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 BMW R1200 ST. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2005 BMW R1200 ST owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 BMW R1200 ST, describing incidents dated October 19, 2007 to April 4, 2021.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
Power Train 2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11407418 · Filed April 10, 2021
THROTTLE CABLE BELL CRANKS CRACK DUE TO POOR QUALITY PLASTIC MATERIAL. THIS CAUSES MOTORCYCLE TO SUDDENLY LOSE POWER AS HAND THROTTLE NO LONGER WORKS, AND ENGINE RETURNS TO IDLE SPEED. THIS CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD IF THIS OCCURS ON HIGH SPEED ROADWAYS, FREEWAY ETC. MY VEHICLE WAS BEING…
ODI #10544088 · Filed September 17, 2013
FUEL LEAKS FROM THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE DRIPPING ONTO THE CYLINDER HEAD AND EXHAUST PIPE. THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK IS THE QUICK DISCONNECT FITTING AT THE FUEL PUMP. *TR
ODI #10403724 · Filed May 30, 2011
1) SMELLED FUEL WHILE RIDING, SAW FUEL LEAKING ONTO HOT MOTOR, STOPPED IMMEDIATELY. 2) A PLASTIC QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLER HAD CRACKED ALLOWING FUEL AT HIGH PRESSURE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT MOTORCYCLE ENGINE. AIR COOLED MOTOR, EXTREME FIRE RISK. 3) BMW PART # IS 13537674765, MADE BY COLDER PRODUCTS…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2005 BMW R1200 ST in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA13-006: Fuel Leak - Motorycle
Closed January 31, 2014
- Recall 13V-617
Preliminary Evaluation PE12-036: Fuel Leak - Motorcycle
Closed July 22, 2013

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Fuel Pump Flange may Leak

NHTSA #20V471000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported August 10, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 16,926 vehicles

Repair completion: 58.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 18, 2021

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Rear Wheel Mounting Flange may Crack

NHTSA #15V141000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice

Reported March 11, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 43,426 vehicles

Repair completion: 60.91% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified May 7, 2015 · Vehicles built October 21, 2004 – June 15, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW 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 K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.

Safety consequence

If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel Pump Flange may Leak

NHTSA #13V617000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported December 12, 2013 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 50,184 vehicles

Repair completion: 59.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 16, 2014 · Vehicles built December 22, 2004 – June 15, 2007 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

ABS INTERVENTION

NHTSA #06V164000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · NHTSA notice

Reported May 15, 2006 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Potentially affected: 13,200 vehicles

Owners notified June 5, 2006 · Vehicles built February 1, 2005 – November 30, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER RAPID, REPEATED, AND UNUSUALLY HARSH BRAKING, LOSS OF ABS CAPABILITY COULD TEMPORARILY OCCUR.

Safety consequence

TEMPORARY LOSS OF ABS BRAKING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A PHYSICAL RESTRICTION, IN THE FORM OF A BANJO BOLT WITH A FLOW RESTRICTOR TO THE BRAKE LINE, AND ON CERTAIN MODELS DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT BRAKE DISCS OF A SLIGHTLY LARGER THICKNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006, AND WILL BE A PHASED MAILING THROUGH OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FRONT ABS SENSOR CABLE ROUTING

NHTSA #06V134000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice

Reported April 24, 2006 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Potentially affected: 9,260 vehicles

Owners notified June 5, 2006 · Vehicles built December 1, 2004 – January 31, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, IF CERTAIN PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED THAT INVOLVES REMOVAL OF THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE CALIPER, THE ABS SENSOR CABLE CAN BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND WHEN THE CALIPER IS REINSTALLED, THE SENSOR CABLE CAN COME INTO CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE FRONT BRAKE DISC. OVERTIME, IF THE CHAFING BECOMES SEVERE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOSE THE ABS FUNCTION.

Safety consequence

LOSS OF ABS FUNCTION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH DURING CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ATTACH ADDITIONAL RETAINING CLIPS FREE OF CHARGE TO THE ABS SENSOR CABLE, WHICH WILL PROVIDE A MORE SECURE CONNECTION TO THE WHEEL CARRIER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006, AND WILL BE A PHASED MAILING THROUGH OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

THROTTLE HOUSING

NHTSA #05V172000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported April 27, 2005 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Potentially affected: 500 vehicles

Owners notified May 10, 2005 · Vehicles built December 1, 2004 – March 3, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EXPOSURE OF THE THROTTLE HOUSING TO ROAD DEBRIS COULD FALL AND BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE THROTTLE-BODY AND THE ENGINE BLOCK.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD RESTRICT MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE-CABLE PULLEY THAT, IN TURN, COULD AFFECT THROTTLE OPERATION AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER OVER THE THROTTLE-CABLE PULLEY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2005 BMW R1200 ST. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 BMW R1200 ST.

Vehicle Speed Control; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11407418

Incident: April 4, 2021 · Filed: April 10, 2021

THROTTLE CABLE BELL CRANKS CRACK DUE TO POOR QUALITY PLASTIC MATERIAL. THIS CAUSES MOTORCYCLE TO SUDDENLY LOSE POWER AS HAND THROTTLE NO LONGER WORKS, AND ENGINE RETURNS TO IDLE SPEED. THIS CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD IF THIS OCCURS ON HIGH SPEED ROADWAYS, FREEWAY ETC. MY VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED WHEN THE CRACKS (AND IMPENDING FAILURE) WERE NOTICED BY SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10544088

Incident: September 10, 2013 · Filed: September 17, 2013

FUEL LEAKS FROM THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE DRIPPING ONTO THE CYLINDER HEAD AND EXHAUST PIPE. THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK IS THE QUICK DISCONNECT FITTING AT THE FUEL PUMP. *TR

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10403724

Incident: May 28, 2011 · Filed: May 30, 2011

1) SMELLED FUEL WHILE RIDING, SAW FUEL LEAKING ONTO HOT MOTOR, STOPPED IMMEDIATELY. 2) A PLASTIC QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLER HAD CRACKED ALLOWING FUEL AT HIGH PRESSURE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT MOTORCYCLE ENGINE. AIR COOLED MOTOR, EXTREME FIRE RISK. 3) BMW PART # IS 13537674765, MADE BY COLDER PRODUCTS COMPANY. PART IS PLASTIC, BECOMES BRITTLE AND CRACKS OR BREAKS OFF ON THE MALE SIDE OF CONNECTOR. THERE ARE TWO LINES (FEED & RETURN) SECOND PLASTIC COUPLER BROKE OFF DURING DISASSEMBLY. CPC ALSO MAKES THE EXACT SAME QUICK- COUPLER IN CHROME PLATED BRASS, I REPLACED BOTH PLASTIC CONNECTORS WITH METAL ONES. TOTAL COST OF REPAIR WAS LESS THAN $100 INCLUDING NEW CLAMPS & O-RINGS. I HAVE THE OLD PARTS, BUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, KNOWN TO BMW AND MANY HAVE FAILED. ALL BMW R1200RT, R1200ST, R1200GS MODELS HAVE THESE FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECTS SITTING ON TOP OF THE MOTOR CONNECTING THE FUEL TANK. THEY SHOULD BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE BURNS TO DEATH ON THEIR BIKE. *TR

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10394088

Incident: March 26, 2011 · Filed: April 3, 2011

I OWN A 2005 BMW R1200ST MOTORCYCLE, IT HAS 28,837 MILES ON IT AND THE QUICK DISCONNECTS FOR THE FUEL TANK ARE PLASTIC AND WILL/DO BREAK UNEXPECTEDLY. THUS UPON NOTICING THIS CONDITION I PROCEEDED TO REPLACE THE PLASTIC WITH STEEL PARTS WHERE AS WHEN THE MALE TO FEMALE THREADED PLUG WAS CHANGED THE PLASTIC FUEL PUMP HOUSING CRACKED AND RENDERED THE MOTORCYCLE INOPERABLE UNTIL A REPLACEMENT FUEL PUMP CAN BE SHIPPED FROM GERMANY.THIS TRANSFERS THE FUEL UNDER PRESSURE TO THE EFI AND WHEN TURNED ON WITH THE CRACK SPRAYS/LEAKS FUEL OVER THE SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TRAILERED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE PART WAS ORDERED FROM GERMANY WITH A TWO WEEK WAIT AT THE PRICE OF $475.00 PLUS S&H AND INSTALLATION CHARGES YET TO BE DETERMINED. *TR

Power Train

ODI #10212376

Incident: December 12, 2007 · Filed: December 19, 2007

BMW 2005 R1200ST FINAL DRIVE FAILURE. *TR

Power Train

ODI #10208967

Incident: October 19, 2007 · Filed: November 14, 2007

INTERFERENCE FIT WHEEL ADAPTER ON FINAL DRIVE AXLE TUBE LOST IT'S PROPER FIT CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO DEVELOP A WOBBLE GREATER THAN 1 MM (3 MM) AT 15,750 MILES AND 18 MONTHS OF USE. WHEEL CREATED A HANDLING PROBLEM. A NEW SPLINED ADAPTER WAS INTERFERENCE FIT TO THE EXISTING AXLE TUBE SPLINE ON THE FINAL DRIVE. *TR

Other BMW R1200 ST model years

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