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BMW R1200 GS AdventureModel year report

2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
32,245miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,245 miles. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 51 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 4 technical service bulletins 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

Brakes: “Rear brake disc rotor carrier failed letting the rear rotor fall and lock up the rear wheel and lost all braking control . I replaced the failed part new one was made out of steal old part was made out of aluminun this problem has been reported by quite a few riders . I am still in pocession of old carrier if you need to examine it.”

NHTSA complaint #10622155, filed 2014-08, 49,000 miles

Fuel system: “Fuel gauge displaying 1/2 tank of fuel when tank was actually empty. Motorcycle ran out of fuel on busy freeway with limited shoulder access. Was almost hit by numerous cars getting to a safe place. Fuel level strip has been replaced twice and is again not working. This is very common on these motorcycles, and dangerous as you never know when you will be out of gas.”

NHTSA complaint #10456143, filed 2012-04, 15,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Pinion bearings failed on final drive unit. Additionally, pinion shaft seal failure due to excessive play in shaft as a result of bearing failure, causing final drive oil to leak out. This condition also caused failure of ABS/speed sensor, which resulted in failure of ABS and speedometer. Motorcycle was inoperable and was towed.”

NHTSA complaint #10629647, filed 2014-08, 38,060 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 26,430 and 38,060 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 32,245 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2007201220143
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 R1200 GS Adventure → · 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. 51 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 51 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW R1200 GS Adventure

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201777,1252———Not enough data
200979,9514———Not enough data
20081819,2467———Stable
20072330,0005———Stable
2006532,2455———Not enough data

All BMW R1200 GS Adventure model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 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 R1200 GS Adventure reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,245 miles and the middle half falls between 26,430 and 38,060 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

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.