2006 Bmw K1200 R SPORT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
0 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
No owner complaints are recorded for this selection. A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
No usable records for this chart.
| Category | Count |
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No records.
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
No usable records for this chart.
| Category | Count |
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No records.
Pattern summary
There is not enough complaint evidence to summarize patterns.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
07V066000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Reported: 2007-02-23 (February 23, 2007)
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, FREQUENT SHORT TRIPS PARTICULARLY DURING COLD TEMPERATURES, CAN CAUSE WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE OIL TANK, AND WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESCAPING WATER VAPOR CAN CONDENSE ON THE OIL TANK AIR BLEED VALVE. IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THIS WATER COULD FREEZE AND BLOCK THE AIR BLEED VALVE.
Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A PRESSURE BUILD UP IN THE OIL TANK COULD CAUSE IT TO RUPTURE, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE REAR TIRE. AN OIL LEAK COULD CAUSE A FIRE. OIL ON THE REAR TIRE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW OIL TANK CAP CONTAINING A VALVE TO PREVENT OVERPRESSURE IN THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
NHTSA campaign record ↗07V466000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid
Reported: 2007-10-02 (October 2, 2007)
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DURING LONG PERIODS OF RIDING AT SUSTAINED HIGH ENGINE RPM, VIBRATION WITHIN THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE FLUID TO FOAM. THIS COULD ALLOW AIR TO ENTER THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING EFFICIENCY.
Consequence: AIR IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAN LEAD TO A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL BLEED THE FRONT BRAKES AND INSTALL A DAMPER WEIGHT IN THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. THIS WEIGHT WILL DAMPEN POSSIBLE VIBRATIONS THAT CAN CAUSE FOAMING OF THE BRAKE FLUID. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
NHTSA campaign record ↗20V471000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2020-08-10 (August 10, 2020)
BMW 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 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
0 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 150.0%ODI 10350268 · 24,000 miON MY 2004 BMW MOTORCYCLE K1200 RS MODEL, THE QUICK RELEASE PLASTIC FUEL CONNECTORS ( MALE END) FRACTURES AND RESULT IN FUEL (GASOLINE) LEAKS. I DID NOT RIDE MY MOTORCYCLE FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS, AND JUST RECENTLY, IN THE GARAGE OF MY HOME, I SAW A POOL OF GASOLINE DRIPPING UNDER MY MOTORCYCLE. THIS FUEL LEAK IN A CLOSED GARAGE COULD OF RESULTED IN A HOUSE FIRE, OR IF RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHILE RIDING. I CALLED THE BMW DEALERSHIP, WHO WERE VERY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND INFORMED ME THAT A METAL COUPLER MADE BY BMW I… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10541893 · 6,806 miMY FUEL GAUGE IS ONCE AGAIN READING COMPLETELY EMPTY EVEN THOUGH I'VE ONLY GONE 40 MILES ON THE CURRENT TANK WHICH HAS A RANGE OF ABOUT 240 MILES. I JUST HAD THE 5TH FUEL STRIP SENSOR IN MY TANK REPLACED BY MY LOCAL DEALER. BMW IS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM YET DOES NOTHING, EXCEPT SAY THEY ARE SORRY. *JB | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 233.3%ODI 10269471 · 9 miREGARDING BMW K1200R SPORT MOTORCYCLE. DEFECT PRESENT FROM NEW PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. OBVIOUS "JUTTER" IN CLUTCH LEVER. MECHANICAL NOISE COMING FROM TRANSMISSION OBSERVED WHEN JUTTER IS NOTICED IN LEVER. OBVIOUS UNSAFE LAG FELT IN DRIVETRAIN. DEFECT BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO AND AT 6000 MILE SERVICE. DEALER VERIFIED JUTTER IN SYSTEM. DEALER STATED OTHER SIMILAR MODELS HAD COMPLAINT OF SUCH NATURE BUT WERE CORRECTED BY UPDATING CLUTCH PARTS. I WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE HAD THE UPDATED PARTS FACTORY INSTALLED FR… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10471339 · 20,000 miFUEL WAS HEMORRHAGING ALL OVER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN I PARKED IT AFTER A SHORT RIDE. I NOTICED A TRAIL OF FUEL WHERE I WENT DOWN THE STREET. I HAD JUST TOPPED OFF AND WAS DOWN TO HALF A TANK (APPROX. 2.5 GALLONS) IN ABOUT TEN MILES. SMOKE WAS POURING OFF OF THE ENGINE AND THE SMELL OF FUEL WAS OVERWHELMING. A MAJOR FIRE/EXPLOSION WAS A REAL POSSIBILITY. AFTER COOLING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH A GARDEN HOSE AND RINSING THE FUEL AWAY, I REMOVED THE FAIRINGS AND FUEL TANK. FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PUMP/QUICK DISCONNECT AREA. *TR | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes | 150.0%ODI 10562083 · 27,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW K1200 RS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE. THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000. UPDATED 04/29/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER QUOTED A REPAIR PRICE IN EXCESS OF THE MOTORCYCLES VALUE. UPDATED 05/15/14 | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10449179 · 17,000 miTOTAL ABS FAILURE, THE ABS PUMP WHEN OUT RESULTING IN NO ABS BRAKING. THIS ISSUE COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. BMW HAS BEEN MAKE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, AND IS ADDRESSING EACH INSTANCE WITH A CASE BY CASE DECISION, THIS IS HAPPENING TO TOO MANY VEHICLES FOR IT GO UNRESOLVED BY BMW NA. *TR | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Suspension | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10350731 · 17,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW K1200 R SPORT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM 15 MPH. AS HE APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE FRONT WHEEL FRACTURED FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE CONTACT CRASHED AND WAS THROWN TO THE GROUND. THE FRONT WHEEL WAS ROTATED ABNORMALLY TO THE RIGHT AND WAS DETACHED FROM THE BASE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AS WELL AS A PASSENGER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER NOT TO CONTACT HIS INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEY WOULD TAKE LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE. A… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 150.0%ODI 10562083 · 27,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW K1200 RS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE. THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000. UPDATED 04/29/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER QUOTED A REPAIR PRICE IN EXCESS OF THE MOTORCYCLES VALUE. UPDATED 05/15/14 | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. | ||||
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2007: 1 complaints · 2008: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component |
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| No usable records for this analysis. |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.