2006 BMW R1200 GS Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 67%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,640miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 BMW R1200 GS, 67% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,640 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“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“After stopping at local gas station to fill up with gas as per normal, noticed gas smell, but could not detect any visible leak. Rode for a short distance, returned home. After stopping engine and dismounting, noticed my left pant-leg was soaked in gasoline. After removing side [left] panel was able to see visible fuel leak (more of a spray). Leak only occurred when fuel pump was operating. Source of leak was the female connector of the fuel line.”
NHTSA complaint #10493015, filed 2013-01, 63,000 miles“Fuel pump flange is cracked, allowing 40psi of fuel pressure to stream out of tank. Great risk of fire as fuel lands directly on exhaust. There was only no fire because I noticed the lead and subsequent puddle of fuel before bike/pipes got hot.”
NHTSA complaint #10474390, filed 2012-09, 5,500 miles“Smell of gasoline while riding. Discoverd fuel leak from cracks in plastic flange where fuel line attaches to fuel tank. Found out this is a common failure. New models have a updated part.”
NHTSA complaint #10508135, filed 2013-04, 47,400 milesRelated recalls
- 20V471000Aug 10, 2020BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010…Covers: BMW R1200 GS 2005–2011, R1200 RT 2005–2011, R1200 GS Adventure 2005–2011 +13 more
- 13V617000Dec 12, 2013BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year…Covers: BMW R1200 GS 2005–2011, R1200 RT 2005–2011, R1200 GS Adventure 2006–2011 +12 more
- 09V319000Aug 7, 2009Bmw is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 r1200 gs motorcycles manufactured between august 2006 and january 2008. The sealing of the fuel pump…Covers: BMW R1200 GS 2006–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10245433Nov 13, 2023BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender âÂÂFuel Stripâ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K…
- 10056106Jun 1, 2014Bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential…
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery…
- 10030825Nov 1, 2007Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 50% |
| 2012 | 5 | 50% |
| 2011 | 3 | 43% |
| 2010 | 6 | 75% |
| 2009 | 20 | 67% |
| 2008 | 24 | 75% |
| 2007 | 24 | 57% |
| 2006 | 6 | 67% |
| 2005 | 20 | 39% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW R1200 GS
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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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