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BMW K1200 SModel year report

2006 BMW K1200 S Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
20,072miles, 14 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 BMW K1200 S (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW K1200 S. The part named most often is fuel system, with 8 complaints (53% of the total), followed by brakes (5) and suspension (2). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 93% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,072 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 17 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “The bike had been serviced about 3 weeks before. I was riding a 3 mile trip into town and noticed a strong gasoline smell, thinking it was the car I was behind, however it increased, and when I got to town, it was obvious that it was coming from my m cycle, and had got very strong. I called the service people who came and took it away. There was a flow of fuel under the tank on the inside of the fairing, and the smell was overpowering. (the system is always positive pressure, even when not on, apparently). …”

NHTSA complaint #10430822, filed 2011-10, 24,000 miles

Brakes: “While riding my Bmw motorcycle in light traffic, the break failure light came up. As I applied the brekas, the motorcycle practically did not have brakes. I managed to stop. I brought the bike to a Bmw mechanic and learned that the anti lock brake (ABS) unit had failed. This failure is a common occurrence on the 2005 and 2006 Bmw motorcycles. I have also find out that in 2007 Bmw changed the ABS system modulator because the 2005 and 2006 performance when failing, you practically lost all brake performance. …”

NHTSA complaint #10901918, filed 2016-08, 51,000 miles

Suspension: “ABS computer housing has faulty seal allowing water to enter ,causing abs and speedometer failure,and electronic suspension failure. Its apparently happened to quite a few people in the forums.”

NHTSA complaint #11420281, filed 2021-06

Mileage when problems were reported

93% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,000 and 25,000 miles.

7%0–1064%10–2521%25–507%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (14 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 20,072 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

201020112012201342014201520162021
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 BMW K1200 S → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 17 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 17 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW K1200 S

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2008137,1507———Not enough data
20061520,0726———Falling
20051516,0007———Rising

All BMW K1200 S model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 BMW K1200 S have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW K1200 S as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 BMW K1200 S is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 8 complaints (53% of the total), followed by brakes with 5.

Has the 2006 BMW K1200 S been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 BMW K1200 S reported?

Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,072 miles and the middle half falls between 14,000 and 25,000 miles; 93% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.