2006 BMW R1200 RT Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2006 BMW R1200 RT, 4% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,500 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.
“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“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
- 15V141000Mar 11, 2015BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and…Covers: BMW R1200 RT 2005–2010, R1200 GS 2005–2010, R1200 GS Adventure 2006–2010 +9 more
Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 BMW R1200 RT
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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