2006 BMW K1200 R Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 25%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,446miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 BMW K1200 R, 25% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,446 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While demonstrating the ABS braking system on motorcycles for a number of motorcycle safety instructors (in a parking lot,) I had ridden within 5 minutes a handful of successful ABS demo runs. I was starting at one side of the lot, getting up to 30-40 MPH, and applying the brakes with enough force for the ABS to activate. During the demonstration, after approximately half of a dozen successful runs, I did the exact same thing except the ABS failed to activate, which resulted in a front tire skid and a single vehicle crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10262860, filed 2009-03, 19,893 miles“Abs brake modulator unit failed on panic stop. Stopping distance was significantly increased and no power braking assist was available. Collision with another vehicle was narrowly avoided. Abs modulator had to be replaced. Cost of part in excess of $2000 and 6 hours of labor.”
NHTSA complaint #10456032, filed 2012-04, 15,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw K1200 R motorcycle. The contact stated that the anti lock braking system engaged when the brakes were applied. The brakes then released momentarily while the vehicle jerked forward before the manual brakes finally engaged. The failure recurred intermittently at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was advised to drain all braking fluid from the manual brakes and the anti lock brakes. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The contact was then informed that the servo unit needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460822, filed 2012-06, 28,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw K1200 R motorcycle. The brakes failed while the vehicle was in motion. The manufacturer stated that they could not duplicate the failure with the ABS because they no longer produce those particular brakes. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The contact has seen several complaints for this same failure. The failure and current mileages were 15,000. Updated 03/12/09. The consumer stated the brakes failed while traveling down a steep bank at 5 MPH. When he applied the brakes, the ABS feature activated and the brakes failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10258361, filed 2009-02, 15,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V164000May 15, 2006On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of abs capability could temporarily occur.Covers: BMW K1200 R 2006, R1200 GS 2004–2006, K1200 S 2005–2006 +2 more
Related 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 40% |
| 2006 | 4 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW K1200 R
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW K1200 R
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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