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2005 · BMW

BMW R 1200 ST problems

3 safety recalls. 5 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

Reliability score

8.6 / 10

Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.

Critical

Severe

Moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2005 R 1200 ST · powertrain

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…

11/14/2007 · NHTSA ODI #10208967.0

2005 R 1200 ST · fuel system

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…

05/30/2011 · NHTSA ODI #10403724.0

2005 R 1200 ST · cruise control

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.…

04/10/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11407418.0

2005 R 1200 ST · fuel system

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…

04/03/2011 · NHTSA ODI #10394088.0

Active recalls showing 3 of 3

severe NHTSA 05V172000 27/04/2005

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

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

Fix: 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.

severe NHTSA 06V134000 24/04/2006

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

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

Fix: 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.

severe NHTSA 06V164000 15/05/2006

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

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

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2005 BMW R 1200 ST reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 BMW R 1200 ST is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2005 BMW R 1200 ST?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my BMW R 1200 ST has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2005 BMW R 1200 ST?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 5 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with BMW. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.