2014 BMW R1200 GS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2014 BMW R1200 GS, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 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 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“While riding fork oil begin to leak out of the top of the left fork. Once removing the rubber cover I noticed that the fork tube had separated from the head enough to cause leakage and loss of oil. I removed the right cover as well and noticed the forks were starting to separate also. This caused play in my steering as well as the end of my trip. I returned the bike to the dealership and they replaced the forks under warranty. This was august of 2016. Since that time I have heard of numerous accounts of this incident happening. …”
NHTSA complaint #10983725, filed 2017-05Related service bulletins
- 10147997Jan 1, 2014Heated handlebar grips with low output. Increased thickness of handlebar means that the output felt by the rider is lower.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 BMW R1200 GS
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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