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2005 Bmw R 1200 ST: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

5 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

18,282 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2005 model year. Data updated: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Fuel system concerns240.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Fuel System, Gasoline
2
Fuel/Propulsion System
1
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
1
Vehicle Speed Control
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train:Axle Assembly1
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 1; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
2
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0003
25,000 to 49,9992
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2007
2
2011
2
2021
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20072
20112
20211

2007: 2; 2011: 2; 2021: 1

Pattern summary

Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10208967 · 2007-11-14 (November 14, 2007)

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

Owner-reported narrative. 15,750 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208967 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10212376 · 2007-12-19 (December 19, 2007)

BMW 2005 R1200ST FINAL DRIVE FAILURE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10212376 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10394088 · 2011-04-03 (April 3, 2011)

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 PUMP CAN BE SHIPPED FROM GERMANY.THIS TRANSFERS THE FUEL UNDER PRESSURE TO THE EFI AND WHEN TURNED ON WITH THE CRACK SPRAYS/LEAKS FUEL OVER THE SIDE OF …

Owner-reported narrative. 28,837 miles reported. Look up ODI 10394088 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10403724 · 2011-05-30 (May 30, 2011)

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. THERE ARE TWO LINES (FEED & RETURN) SECOND PLASTIC COUPLER BROKE OFF DURING DISASSEMBLY. CPC ALSO MAKES THE EXACT SAME QUICK- COUPLER IN CHROME PLATED B…

Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10403724 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11407418 · 2021-04-10 (April 10, 2021)

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.

Owner-reported narrative. 18,282 miles reported. Look up ODI 11407418 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

05V172000 · Engine And Engine Cooling

Reported: 2005-04-27 (April 27, 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.

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

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
06V134000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported: 2006-04-24 (April 24, 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. OVERTIME, IF THE CHAFING BECOMES SEVERE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOSE THE ABS FUNCTION.

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

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
06V164000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Reported: 2006-05-15 (May 15, 2006)

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

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

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
13V617000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Reported: 2013-12-12 (December 12, 2013)

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.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

NHTSA campaign record ↗
15V141000 · Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Reported: 2015-03-11 (March 11, 2015)

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, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.

Consequence: If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

5 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

100.0%Usable mileage5 / 5 records
100.0%Valid incident date5 / 5 records
100.0%Valid filing date5 / 5 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates5 / 5 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component200520062007
Fuel System, Gasoline
240.0%
ODI 10394088 · 28,837 mi

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 PUMP CAN BE SHIPPED FROM GERMANY.THIS TRANSFERS THE FUEL UNDER PRESSURE TO THE EFI AND WHEN TURNED ON WITH THE CRACK SPRAYS/LEAKS FUEL OVER THE SIDE OF …

Look up ODI 10394088 at NHTSA ↗

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Fuel/Propulsion System
120.0%
ODI 11407418 · 18,282 mi

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.

Look up ODI 11407418 at NHTSA ↗

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

150.0%
ODI 10458636 · 29,000 mi

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 AND THE PLATE WITH THE THREADED HOLE ARE PLASTIC. IF THE CRACKS CONTINUE TO GROW, FUEL UNDER PRESSURE WILL LEAK ONTO MYSELF AND HOT ENGINE PARTS, CAU…

Look up ODI 10458636 at NHTSA ↗

Power Train:Axle Assembly
120.0%
ODI 10208967 · 15,750 mi

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

Look up ODI 10208967 at NHTSA ↗

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
120.0%
ODI 10212376 · 35,000 mi

BMW 2005 R1200ST FINAL DRIVE FAILURE. *TR

Look up ODI 10212376 at NHTSA ↗

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

150.0%
ODI 10359693 · 18,000 mi

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 HOT TO TOUCH. IN ADDITION TO WASTING FUEL, THE DRAGGING REAR BRAKE COULD LEAD TO A FIRE IF ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS WERE PRESENT. A REVIEW OF ON-…

Look up ODI 10359693 at NHTSA ↗

Vehicle Speed Control
120.0%
ODI 11407418 · 18,282 mi

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.

Look up ODI 11407418 at NHTSA ↗

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Fuel System, GasolineToo few reports for a range18,419 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10394088 · 28,837 mi

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 PUMP CAN BE SHIPPED FROM GERMANY.THIS TRANSFERS THE FUEL UNDER PRESSURE TO THE EFI AND WHEN TURNED ON WITH THE CRACK SPRAYS/LEAKS FUEL OVER THE SIDE OF …

Look up ODI 10394088 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10403724 · 8,000 mi

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. THERE ARE TWO LINES (FEED & RETURN) SECOND PLASTIC COUPLER BROKE OFF DURING DISASSEMBLY. CPC ALSO MAKES THE EXACT SAME QUICK- COUPLER IN CHROME PLATED B…

Look up ODI 10403724 at NHTSA ↗

Fuel/Propulsion SystemToo few reports for a range18,282 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11407418 · 18,282 mi

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.

Look up ODI 11407418 at NHTSA ↗

Power Train:Axle AssemblyToo few reports for a range15,750 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10208967 · 15,750 mi

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

Look up ODI 10208967 at NHTSA ↗

Power Train:Driveline:DriveshaftToo few reports for a range35,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10212376 · 35,000 mi

BMW 2005 R1200ST FINAL DRIVE FAILURE. *TR

Look up ODI 10212376 at NHTSA ↗

Vehicle Speed ControlToo few reports for a range18,282 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11407418 · 18,282 mi

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.

Look up ODI 11407418 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

2006: 0 complaints · 2007: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2006000
2007000
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2006000
2007200

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentFuel System, GasolineFuel/Propulsion SystemPower Train:Axle AssemblyPower Train:Driveline:DriveshaftVehicle Speed Control
Fuel System, Gasoline—0000
Fuel/Propulsion System0—00
1
ODI 11407418 · 18,282 mi

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.

Look up ODI 11407418 at NHTSA ↗

Power Train:Axle Assembly00—00
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft000—0
Vehicle Speed Control0
1
ODI 11407418 · 18,282 mi

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.

Look up ODI 11407418 at NHTSA ↗

00—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

1 patterns with matching reports.

Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 20.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 8,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10403724 · 8,000 mi

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. THERE ARE TWO LINES (FEED & RETURN) SECOND PLASTIC COUPLER BROKE OFF DURING DISASSEMBLY. CPC ALSO MAKES THE EXACT SAME QUICK- COUPLER IN CHROME PLATED B…

Look up ODI 10403724 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b