2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure
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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Valve (tires)
On certain motorcycles, the tire inflation valve hole in the rim of the cross-spoke wheel which is equipped with the optional tire pressure monitoring system (tpm) was incorrectly manufactured. A leak may develop at this location possibly causing sudden deflation of the tire.
Remedy: Dealers will temporarily deactivate the tpm system, remove the corresponding valves and integral tpm sensors, and then replace them with standard valves. When a permanent repair is available, owners will be notified to…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 32,245 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Pinion bearings failed on final drive unit. Additionally, pinion shaft seal failure due to excessive play in shaft as a result of bearing failure, causing final drive oil to leak out. This condition a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 30, 2014 · Power train
“BMW 2006 r1200gs adventure motorcycle final drive failure where the final drive seal torn by metal pieces in the final drive resulting in the final drive gear oil being dumped on the rear wheel while”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 19, 2007 · Power train
Compare BMW R1200 GS Adventure model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R1200 GS Adventure model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 1 | 16 |
| 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 4 | 13 |
| 2009 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 2 | 4 |
| 2016 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure
How do I know if my 2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure; 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 06V486000).
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.