CarRecallWatchThe 2006 BMW K1200 GT has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (3 reports).
2006 BMW K1200 GT recalls
Fuel Pump Flange May Crack, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk
The fuel pump flange on certain BMW motorcycles that were previously repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy may crack.
Rear Wheel Can Loosen and Cause Loss of Control
The rear wheel mounting flange, which is aluminum on the affected motorcycles, may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are overtightened.
Most common 2006 BMW K1200 GT problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
Fuel level sensor failure. Fuel gauge showed half a tank full, but it was actually empty. The engine stalled. Brakes do not work with engine stalled. The BMW dealer confirmed the malfunction and said it was a common failure. There were not previous instances of this same problem with my motorcycle. No warnings of any kind.
I HAVE HAD THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPLACED 4 TIMES IN THE PAST THREE YEARS AND UNDER 2,000 MILES. THE LAST ONE WAS REPLACED 4/2/18 WITH 37,200 MILES AND IT FAILED AFTER 41-MILES. BMW REFUSES TO HONOR THEIR 2-YEAR PARTS WARRANTY AND REPLACE THE LAST ONE REPLACED 4/2/18. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS MY FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AND RUNNING OUT OF GAS ON THE HIGHWAY OR WHEN CROSSING AN INTERSECTION COULD EASILY RESULT IN A FATAL ACCIDENT. BMW EXTENDED THEIR COVERAGE ON THIS KNOWN DEFECTIVE PART FOR 12-YEARS AND MY COVERAGE RAN OUT IN AUGUST 2018
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 MODEL. REPAIR ATTEMPTS, AT OWNERS EXPENSE, HAVE PRODUCED INCONSISTENT SATISFACTORY RESULTS. OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE IS UNSAFE. BMW SHOULD BE FORCED TO DEVELOP A SOLUTION AND A SUBSEQUESNT RECALL ISSUED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM AT COMPANY EXPENSE. *TR
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 FINDINGS BE A REPAIRING DEALER INDICATED THAT IT WAS INCOMPATIBLE FUEL TYPE (IE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL, WATER IN FUEL, ETC) BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES AFTER SWITCHING FUEL GRADES AND STATIONS. PROBLEM SEEMS TO EXIST OR APPEARS MORE RAMPANTLY WHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 60. *TR ..UPDATED 11/14/12 *BF UPDATED 12/4/2012 *JS
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 FAILURE, BUT HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,400 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,600. UPDATED 09/26/07 *TR
2006 BMW K1200 GT questions
Does the 2006 BMW K1200 GT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2006 BMW K1200 GT: Fuel Pump Flange May Crack, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk; Rear Wheel Can Loosen and Cause Loss of Control; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Suspension:Rear; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW K1200 GT?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (3), Fuel System, Other (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 BMW K1200 GT has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.