2005 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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2005 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:15.604Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2005: 0 complaints 2005 0 2006: 3 complaints 2007: 7 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 2 complaints 2017: 4 complaints 2017
2005: 0 complaints 2005 0 2006: 3 complaints 2006 2007: 7 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 2 complaints 2014 2017: 4 complaints 2017
2005: 0 complaints 2005 0 2006: 3 complaints 2006 2007: 7 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 2 complaints 2014 2017: 4 complaints 2017

2005: 0 complaints

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Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2010-08-30Fuel system, gasoline10V275000 BMW is recalling certain 2005 through 2007 R 1200 GS Adventure motorcycles manufactured from December 7, 2005 through September 26, 2007. The fuel tank front attachment bolts can work loose…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair motorcycles by further securing the bolts using loctite. The repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 30, 2010.…

  2. I
    2012-11-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-07-22 Fuel Leak - Motorcycle
  3. I
    2013-07-12Engineering analysisClosed 2014-01-31 Fuel Leak - Motorycle
  4. R
    2021-01-18Fuel system, gasoline20V471000 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,...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Buy-smart checklist

2005 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V275000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 20V471000 · Fuel system, gasoline

FAQ

Is the 2005 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2005 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.