SuspensionPart report
2012 BMW R1200 GS Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 10%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 774miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 BMW R1200 GS, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 774 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related 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 2012 BMW R1200 GS
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5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
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1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology