https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW R 1200 ST. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:31:32 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#complaint-1740151 Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#complaint-1740152 Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#recall-20V471000-bmw-bmw-r1200-st-2005 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT 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 reca https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#recall-15V141000-bmw-bmw-r-1200-st-2007 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT 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, t https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#recall-15V141000-bmw-bmw-r-1200-st-2005 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT 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, t https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#recall-13V617000-bmw-bmw-r-1200-st-2007 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#recall-13V617000-bmw-bmw-r-1200-st-2005 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#complaint-1010431 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#complaint-918826 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT THE FUEL PUMP ON MY R 1200 ST MOTORCYCLE IS MOUNTED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK AND PROVIDES FUEL UNDER PRESSURE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR. FUEL EXITS THE TANK THROUGH A QUICK DISCONNECT FITTING SCREWED INTO THE PLATE ON WHICH THE FUEL PUMP IS MOUNTED. DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION I NOTICED CRACKS AROUND THE THREADED HOLE THAT THE QUICK DISCONNECT FITTING SCREWS INTO. BOTH THE QUICK DISCONNECT FITTING https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#complaint-859010 Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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. TH https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#complaint-849889 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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 PU https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#complaint-819124 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT REAR BRAKE DRAG - MY 2007 BMW R1200ST MOTORCYCLE HAD THE REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED AT THE 18,000 MILE SERVICE. THE FRONT PADS STILL HAVE WELL OVER 50% MATERIAL REMAINING. I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE PREMATURE WEAR ON THE REAR PADS, SO I TOOK MY MOTORCYCLE FOR A SHORT RIDE (LESS THAN 5 MILES). UPON RETURNING, THE FRONT BRAKE DISKS AND CALIPERS WERE COOL, BUT THE REAR DISK AND CALIPER WERE BOTH TOO https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#recall-10V276000-bmw-bmw-r-1200-st-2007 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 AND K 1200 SERIES MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MAY 2009. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, AND THEREFORE ASSOCIATED VIBRATION. THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINE COULD SPLIT AND START TO DEVELOP A LEAK. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#complaint-650460 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT BMW 2005 R1200ST FINAL DRIVE FAILURE. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#complaint-646205 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#recall-06V164000-bmw-bmw-r-1200-st-2005 Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER RAPID, REPEATED, AND UNUSUALLY HARSH BRAKING, LOSS OF ABS CAPABILITY COULD TEMPORARILY OCCUR. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#recall-06V134000-bmw-bmw-r-1200-st-2005 Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r-1200-st#recall-05V172000-bmw-bmw-r-1200-st-2005 Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EXPOSURE OF THE THROTTLE HOUSING TO ROAD DEBRIS COULD FALL AND BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE THROTTLE-BODY AND THE ENGINE BLOCK.