2006 Bmw K1200 S problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (6) · Service Brakes (3) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2)
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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 (17)
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.
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2021-06-15 · MC650109 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
it is no longer necessary to place a pmp coded part order to obtain a repair enabling code
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: 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
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2015-12-01 · MC62133778 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
map data should be stored on a 64 gb sd card. in garmin express the note appears that a maximum of 32 gb is possible.
Showing the 6 most recent of 17 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-08-27 · Service Brakes · 51,000 mi“while riding my bmw motorcycle in light traffic, the break failure light came up. as i applied the brekas, the motorcycle practically did not have brakes. i managed to stop. i brought the bike to a bmw mechanic and learned that the anti lock brake (abs) unit had failed. this failure is a common occurrence on the 2005 and 2006 bmw motorcycles. i …”
2015-06-18 · Service Brakes · 40,100 mi“i was riding my bmw motorcycle in medium traffic and applied the brakes as i approached a red light. the motorcycle practically did not have brakes any and i nearly crashed going through the intersection trying to stop the motorcycle. when i finally stopped the motorcycle i noticed that the the brake failure light was flashing. later i learned t…”
2014-10-15 · Service Brakes · 20,145 mi“the above bikes abs servo pump failed and this is common amongst k1200s owners. bmw needs to fix this safety issue. the above problem has been a recall in germany. *tr…”
2013-08-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 35,130 mi“my motorcycle started leaking gas in the middle of a day ride and progressively got worse, so that by the end of the day, gas was pouring out onto the side of my engine and onto my boot, pant leg and forming a good size puddle on the asphalt where parked. i ended up having to replace the entire fuel pump assembly ($550 for the part, $850 total cost…”
2013-08-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 25,000 mi“fuel leak from fuel tank flange. this complaint is the same as the others, namely the fuel tank flange cracks and allows fuel leakage under pressure which allows a significant amount of fuel to spray and subsequently drain down onto the alternator and then down the side of the engine and out the bottom. there is a heat shield glued to the bottom …”
2013-01-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 24,000 mi“the gas tank started leaking fuel. there are small cracks around a plastic fitting that is attached to the fuel tank. the fitting is attached to the fuel pump that sits directly above the alternator. *tr…”
2013-01-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 20,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw k1200 s. the contact stated that while parked, he noticed a strong gasoline fuel odor and leaking gasoline on the ground. the contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the fuel assembly face plate was fractured and was leaking fuel onto the engine. the contact applied a plastic weld to the fuel assembly face…”
2012-11-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 19,000 mi“fuel pump housing began leaking after a ride. started dripping gasoline on the left side. i was able to ride to dealership, where fuel pump was replaced. *tr ## vin failed …”
2012-07-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 14,560 mi“i noticed the smell of fuel in my garage a few weeks ago and thought it was one of three vehicles in it. i went for a ride this past week and after parking it in the garage i notice a pool do fluid under the bike. i stop to take a look and identify the fluid as gasoline. i took it to the dealer and they tell me it is the fuel pump disconnects that …”
2012-02-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 10,120 mi“my garage interior was found to have a strong odor of gasoline. on inspection of my motorcycle (2006, bmw k1200s) it was found that the gasoline was leaking from cracks in the plastic (at the attachment point surrounding the female quick disconnect) of the fuel pump housing. the fuel pump housing is a separate part that is attached to the fuel tank…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.