Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 BMW R 1200 RT
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 BMW R 1200 RT has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 54 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 #06V164000 ABS INTERVENTION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V134000 FRONT ABS SENSOR CABLE ROUTING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V104000 CLUTCH COMPONENT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 15 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 15 complaints
- Power Train 15 complaints
- Service Brakes 5 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 BMW R 1200 RT has a moderate number of complaints and six recalls, indicating some reliability concerns. Complaints focus on the power train and fuel systems, with consistent reports related to these areas. The presence of multiple recall campaigns further highlights these as potential problem areas. However, the limited number of complaints overall suggests the issues are not widespread across all vehicles, making a definitive judgment difficult.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| fuel system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$900 | 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.
- Engine oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire replacement every 10,000 miles
- Drive belt inspection
- Coolant replacement
- Valve clearance check
- Brake pad replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Gear shifting difficulty
- Fuel smell or leaks
- ABS warning light
- Unusual brake noises
- Spongy brake pedal
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 BMW R 1200 RT at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.