Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 BMW K1200 R
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 BMW K1200 R has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V471000 Fuel Pump Flange may Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V141000 Rear Wheel Mounting Flange may Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V617000 Fuel Pump Flange may Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V488000 REAR WHEEL LINKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V066000 OIL TANK VENTILATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V164000 ABS INTERVENTION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
Of the 16 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 16 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 BMW K1200 R has an average reliability rating. The vehicle has been involved in six recall campaigns, with fuel system issues being notable. With 16 owner complaints, mainly about the fuel system, power train, and brakes, data is somewhat limited but suggests these areas may require attention.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| power train | 30,000–50,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| brakes | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Inspect suspension and bearings
- Coolant replacement
- Inspect drive chain
- Replace air filter
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel leaks or odors
- Unusual braking feel
- Transmission noises or issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 BMW K1200 R at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.