2006 BMW K1200 R Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2006 BMW K1200 R, 6% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10147588Aug 1, 2016Oil leak at theseal between the cylinder head cover and cylinder head on the right in the direction of travel. Due to retrofit of chain gauide which prevents skipping of the…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW K1200 R
9 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW K1200 R
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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