2006 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2006
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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Rear brake disc rotor carrier failed letting the rear rotor fall and lock up the rear wheel and lost all braking control .
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-13
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW adventure 1200GS motorcycle. The contact stated that while traveling 60 MPH, there was a strong gasoline odor. The contact also noticed a fuel leak.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-31
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
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Fuel gauge displaying 1/2 tank of fuel when tank was actually empty. Motorcycle ran out of fuel on busy freeway with limited shoulder access. Was almost hit by numerous cars getting to a safe place.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-23
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2010-08-30Fuel system, gasoline10V275000 BMW is recalling certain 2005 through 2007 R 1200 GS Adventure motorcycles manufactured from December 7, 2005 through September 26, 2007. The fuel tank front attachment bolts can work loose…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair motorcycles by further securing the bolts using loctite. The repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 30, 2010.…
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2012-11-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-07-22 Fuel Leak - Motorcycle
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2013-07-12Engineering analysisClosed 2014-01-31 Fuel Leak - Motorycle
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2014-04-16Fuel system, gasoline13V617000 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…
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…
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2015-05-07Wheels15V141000 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...
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V275000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 13V617000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 15V141000 · Wheels
FAQ
- Is the 2006 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.