Total Complaints
3 filings
BMW K1200 GT · model year
2005 BMW K1200 GT
3 NHTSA complaints, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005BMWK1200 GT carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2005 K1200 GT is tires:tread/belt with 1 filings, followed by power train:clutch assembly (1) and power train:manual transmission:lubricant (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2005 K1200 GT. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT | 1 |
Recalls (3)
07V06600023/02/2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, FREQUENT SHORT TRIPS PARTICULARLY DURING COLD TEMPERATURES, CAN CAUSE WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE OIL TANK, AND WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESCAPING WATER VAPOR CAN CONDENSE ON THE OIL TANK AIR BLEED VALVE. IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THIS WATER COULD FREEZE AND BLOCK THE AIR B
20V47100010/08/2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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-6
10V48800008/10/2010
SUSPENSION:REAR
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.
Recent Complaints
20071130POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
FINAL DRIVE / CLUTCH FAILURE BIKE BROKE DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY NOTHING WAS DONE BY THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. *TR
Mileage: 8,500
20071130POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
FINAL DRIVE / CLUTCH FAILURE BIKE BROKE DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY NOTHING WAS DONE BY THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. *TR
Mileage: 8,500
20070626TIRES:TREAD/BELT
HAD 3 BRIDGESTONE BATTLEAX BT TIRES SEPARATE ON THE '05 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. ALL HAD ABOUT 4500 MILES ON THEM. TIRES WERE PROPERLY INFLATED AT ALL TIMES ON MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED PRESSURE LISTED ON SIDEWALLS. INSIDE OF TIRES SHOWED SEPARATION THE SIZE OF MY WRISTS AND ABOUT 12-14" IN LENGTH.*AK ALL FAILURES OCCURRED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF TIRE INSTALLATION. LAST SET OF TIRES IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTIONS. TIRE COMPANY WHERE I BOUGHT REPLACEMENTS FOR THEM ON TRIP IN COLORADO WILL HOLD THEM FOR A FEW WEEKS. SERIAL NUMBERS OF LAST TWO TIRES: DED3405 AND PAA1102
Mileage: 37,037
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 BMW K1200 GT have?▼
The 2005 BMW K1200 GT has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2005 BMW K1200 GT?▼
Yes, the 2005 BMW K1200 GT has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 BMW K1200 GT?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 BMW K1200 GT is TIRES:TREAD/BELT with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY and POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT.
Is the 2005 BMW K1200 GT safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.