Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 BMW K1200 S
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 BMW K1200 S has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 15 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 6 complaints
- Service Brakes 5 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
Of the 15 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 BMW K1200 S has a reasonable reliability profile with 15 owner complaints and 6 recalls, mostly concerning the fuel and braking systems. However, the presence of several recalls and complaints suggests average overall reliability, with potential issues in specific areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | Unknown | $300–$700 | common |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $200–$600 | common |
| Rear suspension | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
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 change every 6,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every year
- Coolant replacement every 2 years
- Valve adjustment every 12,000 miles
- Air filter replacement every 12,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell around the bike
- Brake pedal feels unresponsive
- Unusual noises from rear suspension
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 BMW K1200 S at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.