2006 BMW R1200 RT Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 BMW R1200 RT, 13% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 miles. 2 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.
“While riding my bike on 280 south, I had to make an emergency stop. The rear brakes locked up, & the bike's rear slid out. The ABS was inoperative, due to a faulty ABS modulator. This is a common problem, which Bmw is well aware of. They refuse to have a factory recall on this part.”
NHTSA complaint #10617031, filed 2014-07, 11,260 miles“As I was decelerating for a turn I felt a shudder and heard a grinding noise and lost rear wheel braking. I pulled to the side of the road and upon examination of the rear wheel discovered that the rear brake disc was separated from the brake mounting flange. Each of the five mounting holes had failed and allowed the disc to separate. The rear wheel is also bolted to this flange. Subsequent research has revealed that this is not an uncommon problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10672199, filed 2015-01, 74,300 miles“While changing my rear brakes, I noticed that the rear spacer flange that attaches the wheel to the rotor is cracked in 3 different mounting areas. I do not ride off road or otherwise abuse the bike.”
NHTSA complaint #10639539, filed 2014-09, 43,000 miles“I was cruising along on my Bmw R1200 RT at the 70mph speed limit when all the sudden the brake failure light flashed repeatedly on the dash, along with a red warning triangle. I immediately look for the next exit, but before I get to the exit, I encounter a heavy rain. When I try to slow the bike, the brakes are numb, and very difficult to press. This causes an immediate panic, but I'm able to slow the bike after a very long interval. I park the bike and read the owners manual about the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10618002, filed 2014-07, 7,806 miles“The motorcycle was in normal use. I was actually returning home from a 3300 mile trip when the failure occurred. At first I detected a rear wheel wobble which I attributed to a tire problem. After pulling off the road and inspecting the rear wheel I discovered that the tire was fine but the wheel itself was loose and could be moved nearly an inch side to side. This is the second failure of the rear wheel assembly on this bike. I reported the first occurrence in 2006 as well. At the shop the mechanics were able to remove the wheel by simply pulling on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10244337, filed 2008-10, 14,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V164000May 15, 2006On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of abs capability could temporarily occur.Covers: BMW R1200 RT 2006, R1200 GS 2004–2006, K1200 S 2005–2006 +2 more
- 06V134000Apr 24, 2006On certain motorcycles, if certain procedures are performed that involves removal of the front left brake caliper, the abs sensor cable can be routed…Covers: BMW R1200 RT 2005–2006, R1200 GS 2004–2006, R 1200 ST 2005–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10228448Nov 8, 2022BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
- 10136755Jan 12, 2017In November of 2017 BMW Motorrad updated the rear drive for the K5X model line, as a result longer bolts will be used for the rear brake caliper mounting. Vehicles affected K5x…
- 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…
- 10029187Sep 1, 2008Bmw mc: there may have been a small quantity of motorcycles that did not receive the set screw that is normally installed in the front brake line fill junctions. Model years…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 BMW R1200 RT
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW R1200 RT
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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