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2006 BMW R1200 HP2 Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 BMW R1200 HP2 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 BMW R1200 HP2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2006 BMW R1200 HP2 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 BMW R1200 HP2, describing incidents dated September 16, 2012.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10475622 · Filed

    THIS VEHICLE'S FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY IS PRONE TO CRACKING AROUND THE THREADED FLANGE INTO WHICH THE FEMALE PORTION OF THE PUMP'S QUICK DISCONNECT VALVE IS AFFIXED. THE SYSTEM IS PRESSURIZED, AND FUEL CAN LEAK THROUGH THE CRACKS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE. A TYPICAL EXAMPLE OF…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2006 BMW R1200 HP2 in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Fuel Pump Flange may Leak

NHTSA #20V471000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported August 10, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 16,926 vehicles

Repair completion: 58.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 18, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

FINAL-DRIVE ASSEMBLY O-RING SEAL/MOTORCYCLES

NHTSA #06V399000 · Power Train · NHTSA notice

Reported October 18, 2006 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Potentially affected: 700 vehicles

Owners notified October 27, 2006 · Vehicles built August 1, 2005 – August 31, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE FINAL-DRIVE ASSEMBLY O-RING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY. A LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE LOCATION OF THIS O-RING WHICH IS NEAR THE REAR BRAKE DISC.

Safety consequence

IF A LEAK WERE TO OCCUR, OIL COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR BRAKE DISC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW O-RING IN THE FINAL-DRIVE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

CLUTCH COMPONENT

NHTSA #06V104000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported April 4, 2006 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Potentially affected: 453 vehicles

Owners notified April 20, 2006 · Vehicles built December 9, 2005 – January 20, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLUTCH COMPONENTS COULD BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING OPERATED.

Safety consequence

IF THIS HAPPENED, THE COMPONENTS COULD EXIT THROUGH THE ENGINE CASTING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CLUTCH COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. ALL MOTORCYCLES ARE LOCATED AT DEALERS. NO MOTORCYCLES HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Other BMW R1200 HP2 model years

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