2006 BMW K1200 GT Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 BMW K1200 GT, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,750 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10029706Feb 25, 2009Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. E series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 BMW K1200 GT
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW K1200 GT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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