2009 BMW R1200 GS Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,208miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 BMW R1200 GS, 7% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,208 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.
“The contact owns a 2009 Bmw 1200 gs motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the rear final drive bearing became separated. The contact was able to stop the motorcycle with the front brake. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The rear final bearing was replaced. The failure and current mileage was 42,182. Updated 01/07/014 updated 1/17/2014”
NHTSA complaint #10550394, filed 2013-10, 42,182 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 2009 BMW R1200 GS
20 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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