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BMW K1200 GTModel year report

2006 BMW K1200 GT Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,750miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 BMW K1200 GT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW K1200 GT. The part named most often is fuel system, with 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (3) and brakes (2). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,750 miles. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 23 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “(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 just touching the throttle would cause the engine to rev to 3000 RPM's. Very difficult to drive at surface street speeds, 40 MPH or slower. Problem would go away if engine is turned off for a minute or two! This has happened to me five times since dec. …”

NHTSA complaint #10191686, filed 2007-05, 10,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “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 was incompatible fuel type (ie fuels containing ethanol, water in fuel, etc) but the problem continues after switching fuel grades and stations. Problem seems to exist or appears more rampantly when ambient temperature is above 60. …”

NHTSA complaint #10482543, filed 2012-10, 26,000 miles

Brakes: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10193349, filed 2007-06, 7,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 23,000 miles.

60%0–1020%10–2520%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200772012201320192022
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 BMW K1200 GT → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 23 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 23 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW K1200 GT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20083415,7847——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20072825,0007——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
2006117,7505———Not enough data
2004621,2000———Not enough data

All BMW K1200 GT model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 BMW K1200 GT have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW K1200 GT as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 BMW K1200 GT is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 3.

Has the 2006 BMW K1200 GT been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 BMW K1200 GT reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,750 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 23,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.