2008 BMW R1200 GS Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,732miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 BMW R1200 GS, 3% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,732 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.
“I purchased the motorcycle new from valley cycle & motorsports in bakersfield, ca on 6/23/08. During the 18,000 mile service on 04/06/11 (odo: 17,732) , Bmw of santa cruz, ca service technician noticed rear shock strut was leaking oil and ordered a replacement. On 06/28/11 (odo: 21,500) valley cycle & motorsports, ca installed the replacement shock strut under warranty. On 9/12/14 (odo: 38,768) whilst on an extended motorcycle vacation the replacement rear shock strut started leaking, spewing oil on the back tire creating a dangerous condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #10644654, filed 2014-10, 17,732 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10149205Oct 1, 2014It is not possible to calibrate the ESA suspension strut.
- 10147996Jan 1, 2014ESA spring strut cannot be calibrated / additional models added
- 10147963Jan 1, 2014The rear SAF (Dynamic ESA) spring strut is able to twist by a few degrees.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 42% |
| 2015 | 3 | 30% |
| 2014 | 4 | 29% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 1 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 14% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 11% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 BMW R1200 GS
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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