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BMW R1200 GSModel year report

2014 BMW R1200 GS Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
27,000miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 BMW R1200 GS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2014 BMW R1200 GS. The part named most often is suspension, with 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and body and structure (3). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 90% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 27,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 56 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Suspension: “Front forks or staunchions began to separate at the top where forks connect to handlebars. My dealer, Bmw of denver, was servicing the bike in feb 2017 and informed me of the issue. The staunchions needed to be replaced immediately or risk them coming apart and possibly crash. Bmw did not warranty although the bike was still covered under the 3 year warranty. I'm hearing of many other stories of these forks coming apart.”

NHTSA complaint #10983854, filed 2017-05, 24,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Engine cuts out, while traveling, stalls completely, as if the kill switch has been depressed/engaged. This has happened to me on 4 separate occasions in the last 2500miles. The two most recent times this has happened presented a hazard to myself and to other road users. I have taken the bike to my local Bmw dealer, they opened a puma case as they were unable to duplicate the problem, nor were they able to find a solution. I did contact Bmw directly who told me there was nothing they could do and that they were sorry but had no idea what the problem could be. …”

NHTSA complaint #10899352, filed 2016-08, 30,000 miles

Body and structure: “At the end of this summer I noticed my front stanchions on my motorcycle coming loose in an area that is crimped. After taking it to the dealer they informed that both were lose and that it would not be covered under warranty. They said as I had dropped the motorcycle it would not be covered. After getting that result from my dealer and Bmw I did more research and found that I am not the only one with this issue. While Bmw has refused to replace mine I feel because of the number of people experiencing the same issue, many without dropping their motorcycle drops. …”

NHTSA complaint #10949050, filed 2017-02, 22,000 miles

Steering: “The poor design of the fork stanchions causes the fork tube to separate from the fork cap. Over time, the fork cap will work its way out of the fork tube causing the fork to separate from the cap where it mounts to the triple tree. As it wears, the steering becomes imprecise. A complete failure would result in complete loss of control of the motorcycle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10983736, filed 2017-05, 55,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

90% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,625 and 40,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 27,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2015201620174202220232024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 BMW R1200 GS → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 56 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 56 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW R1200 GS

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016124,3002———Not enough data
2015107,0002———Not enough data
20141427,0003———Not enough data
20131233,1694———Not enough data
20121037,0001———Not enough data
2011714,0003———Not enough data
2010821,7503———Not enough data
20093013,9144——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20083228,1008——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20074222,8586——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2006925,0009———Not enough data
20055131,0009——Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All BMW R1200 GS model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 BMW R1200 GS have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2014 BMW R1200 GS as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 BMW R1200 GS is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.

Has the 2014 BMW R1200 GS been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 BMW R1200 GS reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 27,000 miles and the middle half falls between 14,625 and 40,000 miles; 90% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.