2006 BMW K1200 S Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 33%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,122miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 BMW K1200 S, 33% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,122 miles. 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 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“I was riding my Bmw motorcycle in medium traffic and applied the brakes as I approached a red light. The motorcycle practically did not have brakes any and I nearly crashed going through the intersection trying to stop the motorcycle. When I finally stopped the motorcycle I noticed that the the brake failure light was flashing. Later I learned that the anti lock brake (ABS) unit had failed on the motorcycle and that the ABS failure is a common occurrence on the 2005 and 2006 Bmw motorcycles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10725881, filed 2015-06, 40,100 miles“The above bikes ABS servo pump failed and this is common amongst k1200s owners. Bmw needs to fix this safety issue. The above problem has been a recall in germany.”
NHTSA complaint #10644893, filed 2014-10, 20,145 miles“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 2021-06Related recalls
- 06V164000May 15, 2006On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of abs capability could temporarily occur.Covers: BMW K1200 S 2005–2006, R1200 GS 2004–2006, R1200 RT 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
Other parts of the 2006 BMW K1200 S
8 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW K1200 S
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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