repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2006 BMW K1200 GTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2006 BMW K1200 GT, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-471 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 19, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 BMW K1200 GT has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Vehicle speed control
2Engine
2Fuel system, other
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Engine and engine cooling
1Electrical system
1Power train
1Service brakes
1Service brakes, hydraulic
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2006 BMW K1200 GT recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other K1200 GT year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the K1200 GT median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 BMW K1200 GT, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Leak - MotorycleLed to recall 13V-617
In owners' words
What K1200 GT owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I HAVE EXPERIENCED A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED, UNRESPONSIVE DECELAERATION WHEN THE THROTTLE IS CLOSED AND ROUGH OR "BUCKING" AT CONSTANT CRUISING SPEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. I HAVE LEARNED FROM MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT FORUMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG OWNERS OF THIS…
THIS K1200GT, 2006 MODEL YEAR, HAS BEEN STALLING AT SPEEDS >50MPH. MANY TIMES, THE STALLS OCCUR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 70-80MPH WITH SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED DECELERATION, AND LOSS OF BRAKES (THEY ARE POWER ASSISTED BY THE MOTOR). MANY OCCURRENCES HAVE RESULTED IN NEAR MISSES IN REGARDS TO ACCIDENTS. INITIAL…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW K1200 GT. WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT A CONSTANT SPEED INSTEAD OF DECELERATING WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS RELEASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS HELD AT A CONSTANT SPEED, THE ENGINE OFTEN SURGED. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE…
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