2008 BMW R1200 GS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2008 BMW R1200 GS, 3% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 17 august 2014 at newcomb's ranch in the angeles national forest east of los angeles at approximately 10:15 am I discovered that the ignition switch detent mechanism had failed on my 2008 Bmw r1200gs motorcycle. I was able to freely rotate the ignition key between on and off, so that the slightest torque from a key fob or wind could turn the key to off, which would shut the engine and all electrical systems off, perhaps unexpectedly during operation of the vehicle. The failed ignition switch detent condition apparently occurred during my one hour ride on l.a. …”
NHTSA complaint #10630849, filed 2014-09, 20,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10147997Jan 1, 2014Heated handlebar grips with low output. Increased thickness of handlebar means that the output felt by the rider is lower.
- 10026304Apr 1, 2008Bmw 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…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 BMW R1200 GS
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW R1200 GS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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