2005 BMW R1200 GS fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 20 complaints for the 2005 BMW R1200 GS, 31% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 31% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 35,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 35,000 miles, and 74% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 BMW r1200 gs. While cruising at 40 MPH, the engine failed without warning. All of the other components were still operable. The contact pushed the vehicle to the sidewalk. The vehicle restarted for only ten seconds and was towed to a dealer. The dealer stated that water leaked inside the fuel module controls and corroded the cables, which prevented a signal from reaching the fuel pump. No repairs were made.
BMW motorcycle, r1200/gs 2005 model, gas leak problem. On plastic quick disconnectors in the fuel line, cracks can form in the thin fittings, just above the fuel pump. Causing gas to spray, pool, then leak directly on to the hottest part of the exhaust pipe when the motorcycle is placed on the sidestand. This creates a fire hazard. These thin plastic fittings are destined to fail, and need to be changed out with available brass fittings to remedy this potential hazard.
Other problems reported for the 2005 BMW R1200 GS
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints