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2005 BMW R Series recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2005 BMW R Series, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 BMW R Series vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 BMW R Series problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Driveline — 1
  • Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 20,300 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 BMW R Series complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 20,000 miles · reported Dec 20, 2010
The contact owns a 2005 bmw r-1200. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and trying to downshift the rear of the vehicle would lift upward. The failure caused the front brakes to unlock and the front wheel making it difficult to stop. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that he needed to replace the anti-hop clutch for the front brakes. The vehicle was repaired for the fatcat anti-hop clutch. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Power Train · at 20,300 miles · reported Sep 3, 2010
While waiting at a red light in traffic on a highway, I pulled in the clutch, put the bike into gear and the bike made a loud, metallic grinding sound. This failure only happened once in the time I have owned this motorcycle (2 1/2 months); however, it was a catastrophic failure of the drivetrain that left my bike unable to travel under its own power and stranded me in the middle of heavy, fast moving traffic. (This happened on the west side highway in manhattan.) for my personal safety and to prevent my disabled motorcycle from causing an accident, I had to push the bike to the side of the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 BMW R Series have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 BMW R Series as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 BMW R Series?

Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 20,300 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.