IllustrationENGINE WILL NOT IDLE PROPERLY, IT SHOULD IDLE AT 1,000 RPM. AT LEAST PART OF EVERY RIDE IT WILL GO UP TO 1,500 TO 2,000 RPM.
2006 BMW K1200 Gt
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
Fuel System, Other complaints
2 reports(1) EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: BMW MOTORCYCLE 06 K1200GT. DRIVING MOTORCYCLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ENGINE FULLY WARMED UP. (2) FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES: SHUTTING OFF THROTTLE TO DOWN SHIFT ENGINE WOULD NOT IDLE DOWN, ENGINE IDLE STUCK AT 3000 RPM FOR FIVE TO TEN SECONDS. WHEN IDLE DID SLOW DOWN IT WOULD IDLE ER…
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(1) EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: BMW MOTORCYCLE 06 K1200GT. DRIVING MOTORCYCLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ENGINE FULLY WARMED UP. (2) FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES: SHUTTING OFF THROTTLE TO DOWN SHIFT ENGINE WOULD NOT IDLE DOWN, ENGINE IDLE STUCK AT 3000 RPM FOR FIVE TO TEN SECONDS. WHEN IDLE DID SLOW DOWN IT WOULD IDLE ERRATIC AND NOT SMOOTH JUST TOUCHING THE THROTTLE WOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REV TO 3000 RPM'S. VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AT SURFACE STREET SPEEDS, 40 MPH OR SLOWER. PROBLEM WOULD GO AWAY IF ENGINE IS TURNED OFF FOR A MINUTE OR TWO! THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME FIVE TIMES SINCE DEC. 26 2006. (3) WHAT WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE; I.E, PARTS REPAIRED OR REPLACED: COMPLAINED TO DEALER AT 12,000 MILE INSPECTION. "JOB: CHECK IDLE, CUSTOMER SAYS HE HAS HAD 4 INSTANCES OF ERRATIC IDLE". DEALER CHECKED IDLE AND FOR CODES, NOTHING DONE. I ALSO CHECKED WITH TWO OTHER DEALERS TO SEE IF THEY HAD ANY REPORTS OF HIGH IDLE PROBLEMS. THEY CLAIM THEY DIDN'T AND BOTH SAID THEY CONTACTED BMW NA.
Official recalls
320V471000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Aug 10, 2020
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 & remedy
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.
10V488000 · Suspension:rear
Oct 8, 2010
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
07V066000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Feb 23, 2007
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, FREQUENT SHORT TRIPS PARTICULARLY DURING COLD TEMPERATURES, CAN CAUSE WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE OIL TANK, AND WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESCAPING WATER VAPOR CAN CONDENSE ON THE OIL TANK AIR BLEED VALVE. IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THIS WATER COULD FREEZE AND BLOCK THE AIR BLEED VALVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A PRESSURE BUILD UP IN THE OIL TANK COULD CAUSE IT TO RUPTURE, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE REAR TIRE. AN OIL LEAK COULD CAUSE A FIRE. OIL ON THE REAR TIRE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW OIL TANK CAP CONTAINING A VALVE TO PREVENT OVERPRESSURE IN THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.