2006 BMW R1200 RT drivetrain & axles problems
15 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2006 BMW R1200 RT, which is 25% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 14,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 14,000 miles, and 85% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
After 3500 miles of normal use my 2006 BMW r1200rt's rear wheel began to come off the rear drive assembly posing a safety threat to me. The mechanical link between the wheel and final drive apparently failed causing excess play in the rear wheel and resulting in abnormal tire wear, poor handling, and would have eventually failed catastrophically.
During rear wheel brake replacement, found crack in one bolt hole that secures rear wheel to drive flange. Crack could allow bolt securing the rear wheel to loosen while driving.
Other problems reported for the 2006 BMW R1200 RT
- Fuel system 31 complaints
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