2006 BMW R1200 RT: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2006 BMW R1200 RT. The newest campaign is 20V471000. NHTSA received the report on 10 Aug 2020. The NHTSA record gives the component Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump. NHTSA has 11 complaints on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 20V471000, in the NHTSA record

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
NHTSA publishes these words. Source: NHTSA Datasets and APIs, section Complaints, read on 1 Oct 2026. Complaint file through 29 Mar 2018. Recall file through 30 Sep 2026.

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Recall campaigns

4 campaigns, newest first. 39,839 units in total.

20V47100010 Aug 2020Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
06V16400015 May 2006Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
06V13400024 Apr 2006Service Brakes, Hydraulic
06V1040004 Apr 2006Power Train / Clutch Assembly

20V471000Received 10 Aug 2020. 16,926 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jan 2021.
06V164000Received 15 May 2006. 13,200 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of ABS capability could temporarily occur.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Temporary loss of ABS braking could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will add a physical restriction, in the form of a banjo bolt with a flow restrictor to the brake line, and on certain models dealers will install new front brake discs of a slightly larger thickness free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2006, and will be a phased mailing through october 2006. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jun 2006.
06V134000Received 24 Apr 2006. 9,260 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain motorcycles, if certain procedures are performed that involves removal of the front left brake caliper, the ABS sensor cable can be routed incorrectly and when the caliper is reinstalled, the sensor cable can come into contact and rub against the front brake disc. Overtime, if the chafing becomes severe, it is possible to lose the ABS function.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of ABS function could increase the risk of a crash during certain riding conditions.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will attach additional retaining clips free of charge to the ABS sensor cable, which will provide a more secure connection to the wheel carrier. The recall began on june 5, 2006, and will be a phased mailing through october 2006. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jun 2006.
06V104000Received 4 Apr 2006. 453 units.
Power Train / Clutch Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain motorcycles, the clutch components could become loose while the motorcycle is being operated.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If this happened, the components could exit through the engine casting increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install new clutch components free of charge. All motorcycles are located at dealers. No motorcycles have been sold to customers.
Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Apr 2006.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Complaints by component

11 complaints, 14 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2006 BMW R1200 RT: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Power Train		8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic		2
Fuel System, Gasoline		2
Latches/Locks/Linkages		1
Wheels		1

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 17 Sep 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2006 BMW R1200 RT, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2006, with 3 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2006 BMW R1200 RT
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
EA13006	Engineering analysis	Fuel Leak - Motorycle	Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump	12 Jul 2013	31 Jan 2014	13V617000
PE12036	Preliminary evaluation	Fuel Leak - Motorcycle	Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump	16 Nov 2012	22 Jul 2013

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

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20064
20072
20082
20092
20101
20111

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
NHTSA page of the 2006 BMW R1200 RTThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2006 BMW R1200 RT: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/bmw/r1200-rt/2006/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: BMW of North America, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 BMW R1200 RT?: 39,839 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the BMW R1200 RT have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the BMW R1200 RT, model years 2005 to 2011. 4 of them name the 2006 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2006 BMW R1200 RT name most often?: Power Train: 8 of 14 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 BMW R1200 RT open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.