RecallRepo

2006 BMW K1200 S Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 BMW K1200 S has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 48,583 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V471000 2020-08-10 16,926 affected
Defect

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…

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.

SUSPENSION 10V488000 2010-10-08 11,826 affected
Defect

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.

Consequence

THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 07V066000 2007-02-23 6,631 affected
Defect

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 06V164000 2006-05-15 13,200 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER RAPID, REPEATED, AND UNUSUALLY HARSH BRAKING, LOSS OF ABS CAPABILITY COULD TEMPORARILY OCCUR.

Consequence

TEMPORARY LOSS OF ABS BRAKING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A PHYSICAL RESTRICTION, IN THE FORM OF A BANJO BOLT WITH A FLOW RESTRICTOR TO THE BRAKE LINE, AND ON CERTAIN MODELS DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT BRAKE DISCS OF A SLIGHTLY LARGER THICKNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006, AND WILL BE A PHASED MAILING THROUGH OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS…

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
SERVICE BRAKES
3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
1
Total complaints13

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While riding my bmw motorcycle in light traffic, the break failure light came up. As I applied the brekas, the motorcycle practically did not have brakes. I managed to stop. I brought the bike to a bmw mechanic and learned that the anti lock brake (abs) unit had failed. This failure is a common…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2016-07-29

“I was riding my bmw motorcycle in medium traffic and applied the brakes as I approached a red light. The motorcycle practically did not have brakes any and I nearly crashed going through the intersection trying to stop the motorcycle. When I finally stopped the motorcycle I noticed that the the…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-06-10

“The above bikes abs servo pump failed and this is common amongst k1200s owners. Bmw needs to fix this safety issue. The above problem has been a recall in germany. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-09-17

“The above bikes abs servo pump failed and this is common amongst k1200s owners. Bmw needs to fix this safety issue. The above problem has been a recall in germany. *tr”

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · reported 2014-09-17

“My motorcycle started leaking gas in the middle of a day ride and progressively got worse, so that by the end of the day, gas was pouring out onto the side of my engine and onto my boot, pant leg and forming a good size puddle on the asphalt where parked. I ended up having to replace the entire…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2013-08-17

“Fuel leak from fuel tank flange. This complaint is the same as the others, namely the fuel tank flange cracks and allows fuel leakage under pressure which allows a significant amount of fuel to spray and subsequently drain down onto the alternator and then down the side of the engine and out the…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2013-08-12

“The gas tank started leaking fuel. There are small cracks around a plastic fitting that is attached to the fuel tank. The fitting is attached to the fuel pump that sits directly above the alternator. *tr”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2013-01-09

“Fuel pump housing began leaking after a ride. Started dripping gasoline on the left side. I was able to ride to dealership, where fuel pump was replaced. *tr ## vin failed”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2012-07-18
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 BMW K1200 S as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.