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2006 BMW K1200ltProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 BMW K1200lt, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage48kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 BMW K1200lt has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2006 BMW K1200lt recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other K1200lt 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 K1200lt median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What K1200lt owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

UPON ARRIVING AT WORK I NOTICED A SLIGHT OIL DRIP ONTO THE REAR TIRE AND BRAKES. WHEN I RETURNED HOME THE REAR TIRE HAD OIL AROUND THE PERIMITER AND THE OIL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE REAR BRAKES SATURATING THE PADS. THE LEAKING WAS BAD ENOUGH THAT I HAD TO PUT A RAG UNDER THE TIRE TO KEEP IT OFF THE…
Complaint 10542467 · Sep 8, 2013 · 47,767 miles

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