2006 BMW R 1200 Gs AdventureBmw R 1200 Gs Adventure 2006

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2006 BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure, manufacturered by Bmw Ag Motorcycles.
The vehicle is described as a Two Wheel Motorcycle (excluding motor scooters).

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
BMWWB4 Gasoline
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 2006 BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure produced?
     - The 2006 BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure is produced in Berlin Bavaria, Germany.
  • Are there recalls for the 2006 BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure?
     - There are 11 recall(s) for the 2006 BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure, additional information is below.
  • What is the GVWR of a 2006 BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure?
     - The 2006 BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure has a GVWR of Class 1A: 3,000 lb or less (1,360 kg or less) lbs.
  • How much horsepower does the 2006 BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure have?
     - The 2006 BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure has 100 horsepower.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 142575 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 130618 [USA]: If other drivers cannot easily see the turn signals, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 114867 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 101381 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

  • Recall 68836 [USA]: This could limit the travel range of the handlebars which could affect handling and maneuverability of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 87824 [USA]: Failure of the fuel pump will cause inadequate fuel to reach the engine and cause the engine to stop running. a loss of engine power without warning could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 72871 [USA]: If fluid level drops significantly, the front brakes could fail increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 37775 [USA]: If this happened, motorcycle handling and control would be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 38610 [USA]: Temporary loss of abs braking could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 50737 [USA]: Loss of abs function could increase the risk of a crash during certain riding conditions.

  • Recall 37930 [USA]: If this happened, the components could exit through the engine casting increasing the risk of a crash.

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
  • MC330423 - POWER TRAIN: Since october 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all k5x models. For the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (driveshaft) are included. Notice: 1. The new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affe
  • MC160214 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Bmw motorrad usa has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ??A?A?Fuel strip??A?A? Equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 r and k series motorcycles.
  • SIB330222 - POWER TRAIN: Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
  • MC000222 - BRAKES (PWS): Bmw motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
  • SIB330222 - POWER TRAIN: Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
  • MC460521 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the bmw motorrad special accessories catalog for the gs models.
  • MC610315 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners.
  • MC000521 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: One of the following situations can occur when connecting to bn2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ista. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communic
  • MC610821 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: When diagnosing fault codes (0x3a13d7, 0x3a13d9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
  • MC55297495 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger bein
  • MC64465398 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
  • MC620117 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Service distance cannot be set in miles in ista for tft-type instrument clusters
  • MC340121 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: During operation of the rear wheel foot brake lever, the rider feels a soft pressure point or perceptibly longer lever travel
  • MC130113 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Bmw motorrad has ascertained that vehicles fitted with option code 0190 "enduro asc + bmw motorrad has ascertained that vehicles fitted with option code 0190 "enduro asc + riding modes" can experience functional problems in the enduro pro
  • MC660118 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
  • MC310421 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS: The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
  • MC59823415 - ENGINE (PWS): Oil leak immediately after replacing cylinder head cover seal set.
  • B611305 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
  • MC360120 - TIRES: In a small amount of motorcycles with option 530 rdc, the wrong gasket for the angled tire inflation valve was mounted. This may lead to leakage between the angled valve and rim. This leakage is detected by the rdc and indicated in the inst
  • MC64011504 - ENGINE (PWS): Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
  • MC64011504 - ENGINE (PWS): Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
  • MC3600118 - WHEELS: During the course of quality analysis, it was determined by bmw motorrad that in the production period from february 2018 to end of june 2018, cross-spoked wheels with reduced spoke tension have been produced.
  • MC64606814 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Which charger should be used to charge the li-ion hp and/or m batteries.
  • MC64450362 - EQUIPMENT: The lock cylinders fall out of the latches of the aluminum panniers and top cases during a ride and/or does not engage during installation.
  • MC6192247601 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Shift assist does not function after performing sib 23 001 15 (017) dme software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ista/p version 3.56.0.
  • MC2100116 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY: Bmw motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
  • MC62571524_03 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: During programming ith ista/p software version3.58.2.001. A programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
  • MC55250630_03 - BRAKES (PWS): Grinding noises from rear drive - individual cover screws on rear drive are coming undone,screw chafes against the brake disk and makes noises.
  • MC2100116 - POWER TRAIN: Bmw motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
  • MC5383452601 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Incorrect anti-theft alarm (dwa) operating instructions
  • MC5382624201 - POWER TRAIN: Swinging arm gaiter to gearbox is split or collapsed.
  • MC56005564 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
  • MC55813536 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Navigator v maintains a bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
  • MC63353852 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY: During the course of the quality analysis carried out by bmw motorrad, it has been determined that for the r 1200 models with the gearshift assistant (sa x222a) oe, a few faulty gearshift assistants have been installed in the production per
  • MC2300117 - EQUIPMENT: Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
  • MC55685466 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: The cruise control system is not working in the enduro/pro mode
  • MC54883210 - ENGINE (PWS): When the throttle is closed, the engine goes into emergency mode.
  • MC54812349 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT: It is not possible to calibrate the esa suspension strut.
  • MC54810671 - EQUIPMENT: Incorrect road speed indicated.
  • MC59279648 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Retrofitting the switching assistant pro. The esa coding procedure fails when retrofitting the switching assistant pro.
  • MC57452661 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Difficulty retrofitting the gear shift assistant pro. Early prodction and incorrect integration level.
  • MC57256786 - SEATS: Seat locking barrel - repair kit not permitted. After the seat lock cylinder has been replaced with a repair kit, the cylinder does not always stay securely installed.
  • MC57242219 - EQUIPMENT: Bench seat cover is wavy.
  • MC57194556 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Heated handlebar grips with low output. Increased thickness of handlebar means that the output felt by the rider is lower.
  • MC54812349 - SUSPENSION: Esa spring strut cannot be calibrated / additional models added
  • MC57005523 - SUSPENSION: The rear saf (dynamic esa) spring strut is able to twist by a few degrees.
  • MC62133778 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Map data should be stored on a 64 gb sd card. In garmin express the note appears that a maximum of 32 gb is possible.
  • MC61326053 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
  • MC61461571 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
  • MC6132605 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
  • MC61573010 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: Lock barrels fall out of case (do not lock). Part is incorrectly installed.
  • MC6100315 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Bmw motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. I
  • MC57194556 - EQUIPMENT: Heated handlebar grips with low output . Due to thicker aluminum handlebar.
  • MC63932068 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: The software for the tft instrument cluster with i level 17-11-501 does not correspond to internal quality guidelines.
  • MC63876474 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Various malfunctions in navigator vi gps due to older software which requires update.
  • MC63849336 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Faulty data means that the programming of the bms-x at i level k001-17-11-500 is prevented for these vehicles.The faulty i level is expected to be rolled out to the trade with ista 4.08 and ista/p 3.63.1 from 08.11.2017.
  • MC3300317 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER: In november of 2017 bmw motorrad updated the rear drive for the k5x model line, as a result longer bolts will be used for the rear brake caliper mounting. Vehicles affected k5x motorcycles produced before and up to 10/31/2017, in the event
  • MC64010520 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the rdc sensor.
  • MC63932068 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: During a software update of the instrument cluster as of i level 17-11-502 (ista version 4.09.3x) a programming abort occurs.
  • MC54075516 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too high
  • SIB-16-002-14 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY: Bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. Model
  • SB-11-002-13 - ENGINE (PWS): Bmw mc: the engine oil capacity in repair and service data (rsd) for changing oil and oil filter, is too high and would over fill beyond maximum level, resulting in malfunction of engine (clutch). Model 4 1200. No model years. *pe
  • SIB-63-02-01 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
  • SIB-16-02-09 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
  • SB-00-021-07 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. Ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10%
  • SB-17927831-02 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC: Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. E series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28; k29; k29/hp; k40; k41; k43; k43/hv; k44; k589/03; k71). No mod
  • SB-22768813-01 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Bmw motorcycle: temporary or sporadic flat spot when accelerating from cruise at about 75mph. Sometimes there is a little hesitation noticed. Problem occurs especially at high temperatures and lower fuel quality. Problem was noticed after u
  • 23-001-08(021) - STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN: Bmw motorcycle: gearbox replacement. On account of a material defect, there is a possibility of a small number (46) motorcycles manufactured to date suffering a gearbox malfunction that would result in a roadside breakdown. *pe
  • 00-004-08 (018) - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Bmw motorcycle: complaints relating to knocking noises (engine pinging) and sporadic perceptible flat-spots (especially under sharp acceleration). Models k2x and up to year 2007 onward. *pe updated 1/27/09. *pe
  • US-11588817-02 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Bmw: ews fault display in the instrument cluster. Motorcycle does not start. Ews intermittently or permanently displayed in the instrument cluster. *pe
Known Recall Investigations
  • Fuel leak - motorycle investigation # EA13006

    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, 2012, bmw had concluded that the small number of warranty claims and owner reports did not indicate the existence of a safety defect trend.However, during the course of responding to our information requests, bmw re-examined its data and decided to conduct a recall (13v-617) of the subject motorcycles.In conducting recall 13v-617, bmw voluntarily expanded the scope of affected vehicles from odisoriginal scope, my2005-2008 r-series motorcycles, to include the primary and auxiliary fuel pumps on all my 2005-2011 r-series, my 2005-2011 k12&13 models, my 2010-2011 rr models, and the my 2012 k1600 motorcycles.The total number of motorcycles subject to this recalled is 50,184.The 55 reports cited in this investigation can be viewed at: http://www-odi.Nhtsa.Dot.Gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following complaint identification numbers:10485789,10449393,10521322,10475150,10435325,10493015,10471642, 10448216,10488899,10356156,10433733,10442023,10492342,10435968, 10492961,10504324,10485882,10433013,10453738,10474390,10417320, 10485276,10444876,10508150,10485807,10492118,10491835,10425962, 10430734,10488652,10485274,10493320,10522421,10399423,10443840, 10448325,10490417,10485452,10433589,10467136,10420291,10503806, 10532145,10523763,10523626,10425514,10354202,10437222,10444742, 10454834,10532172,10487624,10435984,10452476, 10485337

  • Fuel leak - motorcycle investigation # PE12036

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NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Body ClassMotorcycle - Street
DisplacementCC1170
DisplacementCI71.397780590
DisplacementL1.170000
Engine Cycles4
Engine Cylinders2
EngineHP100
EngineKW74
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
GVWRClass 1A: 3,000 lb or less (1,360 kg or less)
MakeBMW
MakeID452
ManufacturerBMW AG MOTORCYCLES
Manufacturer Id972
ModelR 1200 GS
ModelID1743
Model Year2006
NCSA Body TypeTwo Wheel Motorcycle (excluding motor scooters)
NCSA MakeBMW
NCSA Model750cc and over
Other Engine Info71. cu. in
Plant CityBERLIN
Plant CountryGERMANY
SeriesK25
VINWB10317A66ZL79874
Vehicle TypeMOTORCYCLE
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20200826

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw r-1200 gs. The contact stated that upon start of the motorcycle, he noticed that fuel began to spew out of his motorcycle. The contact called wagner motorsports (700 plantation st, worcester, ma 01605) where he was informed that he would have to bring in the motorcycle for inspection. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and they informed him to take the motorcycle to a dealer to be serviced. Upon investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 13v617000 (fuel system, gasoline) which he linked to his failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer notified the contact whether his motorcycle was included in the recall. The vin tool showed that the motorcycle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 22,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20200825

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw r-1200 gs. The contact stated that upon start of the motorcycle, he noticed that fuel began to spew out of his motorcycle. The contact called wagner motorsports (700 plantation st, worcester, ma 01605) where he was informed that he would have to bring in the motorcycle for inspection. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and they informed him to take the motorcycle to a dealer to be serviced. Upon investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 13v617000 (fuel system, gasoline) which he linked to his failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer notified the contact whether his motorcycle was included in the recall. The vin tool showed that the motorcycle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 22,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20140820

Pinion bearings failed on final drive unit. Additionally, pinion shaft seal failure due to excessive play in shaft as a result of bearing failure, causing final drive oil to leak out. This condition also caused failure of abs/speed sensor, which resulted in failure of abs and speedometer. Motorcycle was inoperable and was towed. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20140612

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw r 1200 gs. The contact stated that the rear wheel carrier was fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the flange needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20130811

With turning on the key, fuel leaked out of the left side of the motorcycle. The leak comes from the fuel line attachment to the fuel pump mount on the left side of the fuel tank. The fuel sprays out of the plastic fuel pump mount when the key is turned on. The plastic connection in the fuel line has cracked. This seems very dangerous. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20130725

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. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

NoNoN NoneNone20130405

Smell of gasoline while riding. Discoverd fuel leak from cracks in plastic flange where fuel line attaches to fuel tank. Found out this is a common failure. New models have a updated part. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20121130

After stopping at local gas station to fill up with gas as per normal, noticed gas smell, but could not detect any visible leak. Rode for a short distance, returned home. After stopping engine and dismounting, noticed my left pant-leg was soaked in gasoline. After removing side [left] panel was able to see visible fuel leak (more of a spray). Leak only occurred when fuel pump was operating. Source of leak was the female connector of the fuel line. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20120910

While riding the vehicle on september 11, 2012 i noticed a strong fuel smell. When i arrived at my destination my left pant leg was soaked in fuel. After further investigation i determined that the fuel pump housing high pressure fuel disconnect flange was cracked and leaking fuel down the left fairing in close proximity to the vehicles left exhaust pipe and ignition. My experience matches that of odi id number : 10428629. *tr

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VIN Year Model Manufactured In
WB10317A66ZL798742006R 1200 GSBERLIN , GERMANY
WB10397086ZP601462006R 1200 GSBERLIN , GERMANY

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