2006 BMW R1200 S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1200 S years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2006 BMW R1200 S so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2006 BMW R1200 S recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel Leak - Motorycle (EA13006) — opened Jul 12, 2013, closed Jan 31, 2014, led to recall 13V617000.
- Fuel Leak - Motorcycle (PE12036) — opened Nov 16, 2012, closed Jul 22, 2013.
Other BMW R1200 S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 R1200 S | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 R1200 S | 5 | 4 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW R1200 S?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2006 BMW R1200 S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 BMW R1200 S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R1200 S model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.