2014 BMW R1200 GS Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 29%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2014 BMW R1200 GS, 29% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“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“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 recalls
- 17V438000Jul 10, 2017BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 BMW R1200GS and BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycles. The motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate…Covers: BMW R1200 GS 2014–2017, R1200 GS Adventure 2014–2017
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 2014 BMW R1200 GS
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 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 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