2014 BMW R1200 GS Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 BMW R1200 GS, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 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.
“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“Under normal use, the motorcycle's frame started rusting/corroding at just eight (8) months of ownership. Several of the welds and joints, and the entire surface of the frame, are now completely corroded. The corrosion started with what seemed to be just the paint/coating, but has now invaded the underlying steel. The motorcycle has never been dropped or damaged, or used in any way inconsistent with Bmw's warranty or user's manual.”
NHTSA complaint #10862796, filed 2016-05, 13,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 BMW R 1200 GS. The contact stated that while parked, the front suspension passenger side fork tube had separated. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact referred to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V438000 (Suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 41,800.”
NHTSA complaint #11549685, filed 2023-10, 41,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10205109Nov 3, 2021Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
- 10194316Apr 1, 2021The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 BMW R1200 GS
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
2 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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