Total Complaints
5 filings
BMW K 1200 S · model year
2006 BMW K 1200 S
5 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006BMWK 1200 S carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2006 K 1200 S is service brakes with 2 filings, followed by engine (1) and suspension (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2006 K 1200 S. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (2)
13V61700012/12/2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the aux
15V14100011/03/2015
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 20
Recent Complaints
20210609SERVICE BRAKES
ABS computer housing has faulty seal allowing water to enter ,causing abs and speedometer failure,and electronic suspension failure. Its apparently happened to quite a few people in the forums.
20210609SUSPENSION
ABS computer housing has faulty seal allowing water to enter ,causing abs and speedometer failure,and electronic suspension failure. Its apparently happened to quite a few people in the forums.
20210609ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ABS computer housing has faulty seal allowing water to enter ,causing abs and speedometer failure,and electronic suspension failure. Its apparently happened to quite a few people in the forums.
20210511FireENGINE
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 85 MPH ON MY 2006 BMW MOTORCYCLE AND ON I-75 SB AROUND THE FLORIDA TOWN OF WESTON, THE RIGHTMOST CYLINDER BROKE THRU THE UPPER CRANKCASE CAUSING AN ENGINE FIRE AND A VERY SUDDEN DECELERATION. MY LOWER RIGHT LEG WAS TEMPORARILY ENGULFED IN FLAMES
Mileage: 10
20140401SERVICE BRAKES
APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW THE MOTORCYCLE AND THERE WAS NO DECREASE IN SPEED. THE SERVO ASSISTED BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. *TR
Mileage: 13,300
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2006 BMW K 1200 S have?▼
The 2006 BMW K 1200 S has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2006 BMW K 1200 S?▼
Yes, the 2006 BMW K 1200 S has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW K 1200 S?▼
The most-complained component for the 2006 BMW K 1200 S is SERVICE BRAKES with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and SUSPENSION.
Is the 2006 BMW K 1200 S safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.