Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2006 BMW R 1200 RT has 2 recalls, 17 complaints.
2
Recalls
17
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
15V141000
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 R12...
13V617000
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, mo...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2006 BMW R 1200 RT.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2014 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS CRUISING ALONG ON MY BMW R1200 RT AT THE 70MPH SPEED LIMIT WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN THE BRAKE FAILU... |
| Apr 6, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | THE FINAL DRIVE FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 29,000 MILES. THE REPAIR IS OVER $2,000. *TR |
| Sep 13, 2013 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | CRACKED FUEL PUMP FLANGE,LEAKING GAS AND SPRAYING ON RIDER. THIS IS THE FOURTH BMW BIKE I HAVE OWNED... |
| Feb 9, 2013 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | PLASTIC FUEL CONNECTOR BROKE WHILE RIDING ON EXPRESSWAY - FUEL SPEWED WHILE RIDING AT 55 MPH ALL OVE... |
| Nov 18, 2012 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MOTORCYCLE DEVELOPED SEVERE FUEL LEAK AT THE FLANGE ON THE FUEL TANK WHERE THE FUEL LINE CONNECTS. S... |
| May 7, 2012 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THE PLASTIC FLANGE ON THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP /HOSE COUPLER AREA WAS FOUND TO HAVE ONE RADIAL CRACK... |
| Apr 15, 2012 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE FUEL PUMP CRACKED AROUND THE POINT WHERE THE FUEL LINE CONNECTS TO THE FLANGE THAT MOUNTS THE FU... |
| Mar 17, 2012 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THERE IS A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS PARKED AND WHEN IN MOTION. THE FUEL PUMP FLA... |
| Mar 16, 2012 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL PUMP UNIT FLANGE CRACKED WHERE PRESSURE FITTING SCREWS IN. POTENTIAL GROSS FUEL LEAK AS REPORT... |
| Jan 25, 2012 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THE FUEL PUMP (SIEMENS) COLLAR ON THE FUEL LINE HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS AROUND THE QUICK CONNECT/QUICK D... |
| Nov 4, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THREE CRACKS IN THE PLASTIC FLANGE AROUND THE HIGH PRESSURE QUICK DISCONNECT ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP... |
| Oct 14, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL PUMP AT FUEL LINE CONNECTORS DEVELOPED CRACKS, FUEL LEAKING ALL OVER EXHAUST PIPES, ENGINE AND... |
| Jul 14, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | THE FINAL DRIVE FAILED SPEWING OIL OVER THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE. BIKE WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. *TR |
| Jul 14, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | MY MOTORCYCLE STARTED SMELLING LIKE GAS WHILE RUNNING, AND LEAKED GAS ONTO THE GROUND. THE FAILURE I... |
| Oct 25, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | CRACK FUEL PUMP FLANGE- LEAKING GAS; FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY REPLACED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN BY LOC... |
| Oct 15, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL PUMP HOUSING SPLIT AT THE DISCHARGE PORT CONNECTION. FOUR CRACKS OF EQUAL LENGTH AT 12, 3, 6 A... |
| Apr 23, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES | SOMETIME BEFORE 04/23/09 (MAYBE A MONTH) THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD STAY ON... |