2006 BMW K1200 R Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 56%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,070miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 BMW K1200 R, 56% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,070 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“When I was stopped at an intersection I noticed a very strong fuel smell coming from my motorcycle. I looked for liquid fuel leaking to the ground but found none. I was very near home, so I returned and removed the body panels to examine the fuel system. I found fuel leaking from the fuel tank/pump cap down onto the top of the engine and alternator. I removed the tank and examined the fuel pump assembly and found multiple cracks radiating outward from the pump outlet connector. …”
NHTSA complaint #10556210, filed 2013-12, 29,180 miles“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“I noticed petroleum smell when at a stop light when riding the bike home from work. When I parked the bike on the side stand in the garage fuel began to leak down the left side of the motorcycle. I immediately called my Bmw mechanic who informed me to ride the bike over to the shop for inspection. When the bike was parked at the shop the mechanic observed the fuel leaking from the left side of the bike. They kept the bike and early next week I received a call that the fuel pump was leaking gasoline. The replacement price was 460 plus labor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10485783, filed 2012-11, 16,700 miles“I rode bike to work and parked it on side stand. After work I noted a wet spot under bike but could not determine if it was oil or gas. On the ride home I noted a petroleum smell when at stop lights. I parked the bike in the garage on its side stand and gasoline started leaking from the left side of the bike. I called the dealer and rode it over. Upon parking the bike gas began to leak again. The dealer checked the bike confirming a gas leak originating in the area of the fuel injector/delivery system. Parts have been ordered and it is scheduled for repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10480052, filed 2012-10, 16,000 miles“While riding the vehicle, a strong fuel smell was detected. While stopping to investigate, the rear tire locked up, but a crash was avoided. I found a large volume of fuel spraying from both sides of the motorcycle. The fuel came in contact with the alternator, the hot exhaust, and the rear tire. By the time the ignition was turned off to turn off the fuel pump, my pants and boots had been saturated with fuel. Upon further investigation, I found the plastic fuel line quick disconnect coupler from the fuel pump to the injector supply line had cracked and separated into two pieces. …”
NHTSA complaint #10439842, filed 2011-12, 16,728 milesRelated recalls
- 20V471000Aug 10, 2020BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010…Covers: BMW K1200 R 2005–2008, R1200 RT 2005–2011, R1200 GS 2005–2011 +13 more
- 13V617000Dec 12, 2013BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year…Covers: BMW K1200 R 2006–2008, R1200 RT 2005–2011, R1200 GS 2005–2011 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 10245433Nov 13, 2023BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender âÂÂFuel Stripâ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K…
- 10056106Jun 1, 2014Bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential…
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery…
- 10030825Nov 1, 2007Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 40% |
| 2006 | 9 | 56% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW K1200 R
4 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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