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2006 BMW K1200 R

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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14Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1.5

4Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Fuel/propulsion System
6Power Train
3Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3Electrical System
1Fuel System, Gasoline
1
All reported categories
Service Brakes, Air
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 14 of 14 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

Power Train complaints

3 reports
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56,000 miles · Jun 20, 2013
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW K1200R. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF SECOND GEAR AND LUNGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW K1200R. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF SECOND GEAR AND LUNGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,000. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10520854

5,600 miles · Jun 19, 2013
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW K1200 R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR AND VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,600. T…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW K1200 R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR AND VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,600. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,700. UPDATED 07/10/13*LJ

NHTSA ODI #10520713

300 miles · Aug 17, 2011
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW K1200R. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTS OUT OF SECOND GEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THIS FAILURE OCCURS IN SECOND GEAR, BUT THEN THE FAILURE WILL PROGRESS TO INCLUDE THIRD AND FORTH GEAR. THE DEALER STATED THE RODS IN THE TRANSMISSION WERE BENT AND THAT CAUSES THE FAILURE. THE MANU…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW K1200R. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTS OUT OF SECOND GEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THIS FAILURE OCCURS IN SECOND GEAR, BUT THEN THE FAILURE WILL PROGRESS TO INCLUDE THIRD AND FORTH GEAR. THE DEALER STATED THE RODS IN THE TRANSMISSION WERE BENT AND THAT CAUSES THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE DEFECT, BUT THERE IS NO REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,000.

NHTSA ODI #10419846

Official recalls

4

20V471000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Aug 10, 2020

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, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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.

10V488000 · Suspension:rear

Oct 8, 2010

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

07V066000 · Engine And Engine Cooling

Feb 23, 2007

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, FREQUENT SHORT TRIPS PARTICULARLY DURING COLD TEMPERATURES, CAN CAUSE WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE OIL TANK, AND WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESCAPING WATER VAPOR CAN CONDENSE ON THE OIL TANK AIR BLEED VALVE. IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THIS WATER COULD FREEZE AND BLOCK THE AIR BLEED VALVE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A PRESSURE BUILD UP IN THE OIL TANK COULD CAUSE IT TO RUPTURE, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE REAR TIRE. AN OIL LEAK COULD CAUSE A FIRE. OIL ON THE REAR TIRE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW OIL TANK CAP CONTAINING A VALVE TO PREVENT OVERPRESSURE IN THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

06V164000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip

May 15, 2006

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

Consequence & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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