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BMW R1200 GSModel year report

2006 BMW R1200 GS Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
25,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
9campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW R1200 GS. The part named most often is fuel system, with 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by wheels (2) and brakes (1). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 89% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 25,000 miles. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 67 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump, 2 NHTSA investigations and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Wheels 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: “With turning on the key, fuel leaked out of the left side of the motorcycle. The leak comes from the fuel line attachment to the fuel pump mount on the left side of the fuel tank. The fuel sprays out of the plastic fuel pump mount when the key is turned on. The plastic connection in the fuel line has cracked. This seems very dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #10535545, filed 2013-08, 19,375 miles

Wheels: “The rear wheel assembly/swingarm is described by Bmw as maintenance free, meaning that the oil level in the rear swing-arm cannot be checked or refilled. My motorcycle has developed an oil leak from said assembly, and has been slowly leaking for the last 10,000+ miles. If the oil level drops low enough, I fear the rear wheel could lock while riding, resulting in a crash.”

NHTSA complaint #10578505, filed 2014-04, 25,000 miles

Brakes: “Hand guard rotated into a position that restricted the brake lever from fully disengaging the brakes. This caused the brakes to operate while the motorcycle was in motion. The operator noticed that the brakes were slightly engaged (due to the noise of the brake servos) even though the brake lever and pedal were not being engaged by the operator. The problem was rectified by twisting the hand guard back into position. Had the problem not been rectified in a timely manner, overheating of the brake system could have occurred leading to the breaks locking. …”

NHTSA complaint #10276585, filed 2009-07, 8,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

89% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 19,375 and 40,000 miles.

22%0–1022%10–2544%25–5011%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 25,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

200920122013320142020
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

See all 9 recalls for the 2006 BMW R1200 GS → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

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. 67 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 67 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW R1200 GS

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016124,3002———Not enough data
2015107,0002———Not enough data
20141427,0003———Not enough data
20131233,1694———Not enough data
20121037,0001———Not enough data
2011714,0003———Not enough data
2010821,7503———Not enough data
20093013,9144——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20083228,1008——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20074222,8586——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2006925,0009———Not enough data
20055131,0009——Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All BMW R1200 GS model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

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

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW R1200 GS as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Fuel system is named most often, in 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by wheels with 2.

Has the 2006 BMW R1200 GS been recalled?

NHTSA lists 9 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 reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 25,000 miles and the middle half falls between 19,375 and 40,000 miles; 89% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.