The 2006 BMW R 1200 Rt has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 93,610 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
WHEELS15V1410002015-03-1143,426 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S,…
Consequence
If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump…
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
9
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
POWER TRAIN
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints19
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I was cruising along on my bmw r1200 rt at the 70mph speed limit when all the sudden the brake failure light flashed repeatedly on the dash, along with a red warning triangle. I immediately look for the next exit, but before I get to the exit, I encounter a heavy rain. When I try to slow the bike,…”
“I was cruising along on my bmw r1200 rt at the 70mph speed limit when all the sudden the brake failure light flashed repeatedly on the dash, along with a red warning triangle. I immediately look for the next exit, but before I get to the exit, I encounter a heavy rain. When I try to slow the bike,…”
“The final drive failed for the second time in 29,000 miles. The repair is over $2,000. *tr”
“Cracked fuel pump flange,leaking gas and spraying on rider. This is the fourth bmw bike I have owned and have had no previous problems. *tr”
“Plastic fuel connector broke while riding on expressway - fuel spewed while riding at 55 mph all over rider's leg - soaked pants leg and boot. Able to make it safely to my home without running out of fuel or catching fire. *tr”
“Motorcycle developed severe fuel leak at the flange on the fuel tank where the fuel line connects. Several cracks in the flange allowed fuel to leak out and land on engine and exhaust. Major fire hazard!!! *tr”
“The plastic flange on the top of the fuel pump /hose coupler area was found to have one radial crack which possibly could have resulted in leaking fuel under pressure from the fuel pump. The possibility exists for leaking fuel to drip onto the top of the hot engine and result in a fire. *tr”
“The fuel pump cracked around the point where the fuel line connects to the flange that mounts the fuel pump to the tank. These cracks allowed fuel to leak down the side of the motorcycle and onto my clothing and the fairing of the motorcycle. It was not noticed until the motorcycle was stopped. *tr”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA13006 Opened 2013-07-12 · closed 2014-01-31
Fuel Leak - Motorycle
ODI began investigating this issue after owners of model year (MY) 2004-2011 R-series BMW motorcycles reported incidents of pressurized fuel leakage from the fuel pump flange.Some owners first became aware of the problem when their pant leg was fuel-soaked.Prior to opening our initial investigation on November 16,…
InvestigationPE12036 Opened 2012-11-16 · closed 2013-07-22
Fuel Leak - Motorcycle
Owners of model year (MY) 2005-2008 R-Series motorcycles report substantial, high pressure fuel loss occurring when the fuel pump is energized.Many times they first become aware of the problem when fuel soaks their pant legs or is puddled under their parked motorcycle.The Office of Defects investigation (ODI) has…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 BMW R 1200 Rt as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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