2006 BMW K1200 R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2006 BMW K1200 R, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2006 BMW K1200 R
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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…
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.
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Suspension: rear
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.
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.
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Engine and engine cooling
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.
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.
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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of ABS capability could temporarily occur.
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…
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 BMW K1200 R have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 19,765 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Fuel strip inside fuel tank that sends fuel level indications failed. This is the 4th strip in 3 years. This problem is present in several BMW motorcycles built from 2005 to present. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 13, 2014 · Fuel/propulsion system
“When i was stopped at an intersection i noticed a very strong fuel smell coming from my motorcycle. I looked for liquid fuel leaking to the ground but found none. I was very near home, so i returned a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 16, 2013 · Fuel/propulsion system
Compare BMW K1200 R model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW K1200 R model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 BMW K1200 R | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 BMW K1200 R | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 BMW K1200 R | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 BMW K1200 R | 4 | 14 |
| 2007 BMW K1200 R | 5 | 3 |
| 2008 BMW K1200 R | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2006 BMW K1200 R
How do I know if my 2006 BMW K1200 R has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2006 BMW K1200 R; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V164000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.