2006 BMW K1200 R Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 BMW K1200 R, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,450 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.
“I have complained about this issue multiple times to multiple Bmw dealers and all act like they've never heard of what I am describing. It's all over the message boards and there are many people with this problem. Engine cuts off when the clutch is pulled in and the idol drops. It is very difficult to restart the bike quickly as it seems to need 30 seconds to 2 minutes to rest before pressing the ignition button will do anything. This has happened to me at low speeds and at high speeds but typically under similar conditions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10715509, filed 2015-05, 12,000 miles“There are several cracks on the flange where fuel line has a connection. These cracks are causing fuel to leak onto the motor and alternator creating a fire hazard. Fuel also pools in areas with sensitive electronics where fuel wasn't meant to be stored. I have no doubt that this would eventually lead to a fire that most likely would lead to severe bodily harm or death! It appears Bmw is aware of this problem also as they have updated this part as well but haven't issued a recall yet even though its under investigation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10524509, filed 2013-07, 22,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The 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…
- 10201169Jul 1, 2021Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently…
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Discharged 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…
- 10135006Jan 29, 2018Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
- 10147121Feb 1, 2015Within the framework of quality monitoring, BMW Motorrad has ascertained that sporadic hot-starting faults have affected some of these motorcycles. When the hot engine is cranked…
- 10029704Mar 16, 2009Bmw motorcycle: temporary or sporadic flat spot when accelerating from cruise at about 75mph. Sometimes there is a little hesitation noticed. Problem occurs especially at high…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 13% |
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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.
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