2006 BMW R1200 RT power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 BMW R1200 RT — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving southbound on I-79 near pittsburgh at approximately 70 mph the rear universal joint let go. This caused the motorcycle rear wheel to intermittently lock up and release. The universal has no means to lubricate it and no noise or vibration was heard or felt before failure.”
filed Jul 18, 2016
“As I was traveling at 70 mph on the highway I felt my motorcycle all of a sudden wobble and lost control. I struggle to regain control of the motorcycle and was able to bring the motorcycle to a stop by the shoulder of the road. It appeared my final drive (transmission ) had failed prematurely…”
filed Sep 17, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLUTCH COMPONENTS COULD BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS…Campaign 06V104000 · Apr 4, 2006
Related service bulletins
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…
MC330423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 13, 2023Multiple 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.
SIB330222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2023
Power Train problems in other R1200 RT years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 R1200 RT | 3 | 13% |
| 2007 R1200 RT | 4 | 13% |
| 2005 R1200 RT | 4 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 BMW R1200 RT
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.