2005 BMW R SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2005 BMW R Series, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 21, 2012. Updated daily.
Where the 2005 BMW R Series has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2005 BMW R Series recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2005 vs. every other R Series year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the R Series median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 BMW R Series, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Leak - MotorycleLed to recall 13V-617
- MOTORCYCLE FIRESNo recall
- Fuel Leak - MotorcycleNo recall
What R Series owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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