2006 BMW K1200 S Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 BMW K1200 S, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw k1200s. The contact was driving at approximately 25 MPH in rainy conditions when he noticed that the vehicle was weaving left to right. Two days later, he noticed that the vehicle seemed to weave more noticeably left to right at lower speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where he was informed that the failure was caused by the ball joints. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint as the contact was awaiting the parts to arrive at the dealership. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10324032, filed 2010-04, 14,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V488000Oct 8, 2010Bmw is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 motorcycles. The bearings could be subject to corrosion. This could lead to reduced movement of the link lever.Covers: BMW K1200 S 2005–2008, K1200 GT 2005–2008, K1200 R 2005–2008 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10027805Mar 1, 2008Bmw motorcycles: esa rear spring strut cannot be calibrated with the gt1, cip error 14007. All models with esa, except r1200r (k27), r1200gs (k25/11) and r1200gs adv. (k25/12)…
- 10026305Mar 1, 2008Bmw motorcycle: conversion of rear esa spring strut from potentiometer to hall sensor.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 13% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW K1200 S
8 complaintsBrakes
5 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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