2006 Bmw K1200 Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Fuel System, Other (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-08-10 · campaign 20V471000 · 16,926 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:rear 2010-10-08 · campaign 10V488000 · 11,826 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (23)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-11-13 · MC160214 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad usa has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ã¢ââfuel stripã¢ââ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 r and k series motorcycles.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2021-11-30 · MC610107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
there is a possibility of the "ews" (electronic immobilizer) error message being displayed in the instrument cluster of the k 1200 gt (k44). if this occurs the engine will not start.
Structure 2021-11-30 · MC460807 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
manufacturing tolerances between the center stand and the main frame can result in excessive endplay of the center-stand pivot mount.
Electrical System 2021-09-20 · MC000521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
one of the following situations can occur when connecting to bn2000 motorcycles: 1. the installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ista. 2. control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
Electrical System 2021-07-01 · MC55297495 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.
Showing the 6 most recent of 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-07-22 · Electrical System · 37,500 mi“i have had the fuel level sensor replaced 4 times in the past three years and under 2,000 miles. the last one was replaced 4/2/18 with 37,200 miles and it failed after 41-miles. bmw refuses to honor their 2-year parts warranty and replace the last one replaced 4/2/18. this is a safety issue as my fuel gauge does not work and running out of gas on t…”
2013-04-10 · Vehicle Speed Control · 23,000 mi“i have experienced a recurring problem with high engine idle speed, unresponsive decelaeration when the throttle is closed and rough or "bucking" at constant cruising speeds of approximately 60 mph. i have learned from multiple independent forums that this is a common problem among owners of this model. repair attempts, at owners expense, have pr…”
2012-10-29 · Vehicle Speed Control · 26,000 mi“this k1200gt, 2006 model year, has been stalling at speeds >50mph. many times, the stalls occur at highway speeds 70-80mph with sudden, unexpected deceleration, and loss of brakes (they are power assisted by the motor). many occurrences have resulted in near misses in regards to accidents. initial findings be a repairing dealer indicated that it wa…”
2007-09-05 · Vehicle Speed Control · 5,600 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw k1200 gt. while riding approximately 20 mph, the vehicle remained at a constant speed instead of decelerating when the throttle was released. the contact stated that when the throttle was held at a constant speed, the engine often surged. the dealer was aware of the failure, but had not inspected the vehicle. the …”
2007-08-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System · 5,000 mi“idle is erratic. bikes idle jumps randomly and hangs up at a high rpm at idle or when shifting between gears. bike has been in for repair five times now. dealer has replaced the airbox and updated software to no avail. bike is unsafe to ride in this condition. problem is more pronounced at higher ambient temps. *jb…”
2007-06-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 3,000 mi“random high idle condition. engine rpms randomly increase for no reason to as high as 2500 at a stop and during decel conditions. must pull in clutch to keep from accelerating during decel. unsafe condition. internet forums reveal this is a common condition to late model bmw motorcycles. dealers have not been able to remedy the condition. sof…”
2007-06-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light · 7,500 mi“brake warning light constantly illuminated. bmw dealer cannot turn it off or reset it. internet chat rooms reveal this is a very common problem with the late model bmw motorcycle line. *tr…”
2007-05-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery · 3,000 mi“my venicle sporadically exibits an idle speed which is abnormally high, and makes low speed, traffic diriving dangerous. the manufacturer has changed components and computer software to fix the problem to no avail. my motorcycle remains unsafe and not running properly…”
2007-05-25 · Fuel System, Other · 8,000 mi“engine will not idle properly, it should idle at 1,000 rpm. at least part of every ride it will go up to 1,500 to 2,000 rpm.…”
2007-05-24 · Fuel System, Other · 10,000 mi“(1) events leading up to the failure: bmw motorcycle 06 k1200gt. driving motorcycle at highway speeds. engine fully warmed up. (2) failure and its consequences: shutting off throttle to down shift engine would not idle down, engine idle stuck at 3000 rpm for five to ten seconds. when idle did slow down it would idle erratic and not smooth…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.