2006 BMW R1200 HP2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 BMW R1200 HP2
The 2006 BMW R1200 HP2 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, POWER TRAIN, POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 BMW R1200 HP2
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 BMW R1200 HP2, potentially affecting up to 18,079 vehicles.
Recall 20V471000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 16,926 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 06V399000 — POWER TRAIN
| 700 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE FINAL-DRIVE ASSEMBLY O-RING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY. A LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE LOCATION OF THIS O-RING WHICH IS NEAR THE REAR BRAKE DISC.
Consequence: IF A LEAK WERE TO OCCUR, OIL COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR BRAKE DISC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW O-RING IN THE FINAL-DRIVE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
View full details →Recall 06V104000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 453 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLUTCH COMPONENTS COULD BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING OPERATED.
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENED, THE COMPONENTS COULD EXIT THROUGH THE ENGINE CASTING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CLUTCH COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. ALL MOTORCYCLES ARE LOCATED AT DEALERS. NO MOTORCYCLES HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 BMW R1200 HP2
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 BMW R1200 HP2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THIS VEHICLE'S FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY IS PRONE TO CRACKING AROUND THE THREADED FLANGE INTO WHICH THE FEMALE PORTION OF THE PUMP'S QUICK DISCONNECT VALVE IS AFFIXED. THE SYSTEM IS PRESSURIZED, AND FUEL CAN LEAK THROUGH THE CRACKS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE. A TYPICAL EXAMPLE OF THIS PROBLEM CAN BE VIEWED IN THIS DISCUSSION THREAD: HTTP://WWW.ADVRIDER.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=711467 MY RESEARCH HAS TURNED UP MANY ON-LINE DISCUSSIONS LIKE THIS, THERE IS AT LEAST ONE COMPANY SELLING A PREVENTIVELY SOLUTION, AND LATER MODELS OF BMW MOTORCYCLES USING THIS PART NOW FEATURE A METAL RING AROUND THE FLANGE TO HELP AVOID THIS PROBLEM IT IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN, AND BMWS SOLUTION ONLY MASKS THE ISSUE INSTEAD OF CHANGING THE DESIGN. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 BMW R1200 HP2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 BMW R1200 HP2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 BMW R1200 HP2
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 BMW R1200 HP2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R1200 HP2
- 2006 BMW R1200 HP2 (current)
- 2007 BMW R1200 HP2 — 0 complaints
- 2008 BMW R1200 HP2 — 0 complaints