2014 Bmw R 1200 GS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
26,200 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 9 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 11.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 11.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Power Train: 3; Structure: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Suspension: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2015: 2; 2017: 1; 2022: 3; 2023: 2; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10726319 · 2015-06-20 (June 20, 2015)
THIS IS A NEW BMW MOTORCYCLE PURCHASED IN JANUARY. AROUND 4000 MILES THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A METALLIC NOISE AFTER WARMED UP, AND BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. MOTORCYCLE IS NOW AND HAS BEEN LOCATED AT AUTHORIZED BMW SERVICE REPAIR CENTER FOR ABOUT THREE WEEKS; THE NOISE, TO DATE, HAS NOT BEEN CLEARLY DIAGNOSED, BUT HAS BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED BY REPAIR STAFF THAT NOISE IS ABNORMAL. CONCERN IS THAT ENGINE (POSSIBLY CAM TIMING CHAIN(S)?? WILL BREAK AND MOTOR WILL INSTANTLY LOCK UP, WHICH WOULD INSTANTLY CAUSE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK/SKID, WHICH COULD EASI…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10726319 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10731071 · 2015-06-29 (June 29, 2015)
DURING ACCELERATION UP A STEEP MOUNTAIN GRADE WITH NO SHOULDERS AND TRAFFIC BEHIND, THE CONNECTION OF THE ELECTRICAL CABLE TO THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP UNSEATED ENOUGH TO BREAK ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. THIS CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO DECELERATE TO ABOUT 5 MPH AND LOSE ALL THROTTLE CONTROL. WITH THE TRAFFIC BEHIND AND NO PLACE TO SAFELY PULL OVER I FELT I WAS AT A GREAT SAFETY RISK AS CARS AND TRUCKS ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND ME. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, THOUGH NOT IN SUCH HARROWING CIRCUMSTANCES. THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED, LAST Y…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,625 miles reported. Look up ODI 10731071 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10949050 · 2017-02-02 (February 2, 2017)
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 WI…
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10949050 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11463481 · 2022-05-05 (May 5, 2022)
The motorcycle has a known flaw in the design of the cam and decompression mechanism in the right hand cylinder. The part has been redesigned, and BMW has in certain cases replaced the part for vehicles in and out of warranty. The BMW internal report designation associated with this flaw is INFO 772590. When riding my motorcyle, the flawed cam/decompression mechanism causes the engine to stumble and lose power at random. As a result, the engine loses power, increasing the risk of an accident and injury. I have asked that BMW replace the…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11463481 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11485484 · 2022-09-20 (September 20, 2022)
Rear drive shaft universal joint failed causing the motorcycle to lose power to the rear wheel. If I had been in a turn when the motorcycle lost power, I could have lost control of the vehicle, and my passenger and myself may have crashed and been harmed or died. Per BMW: There have been a mounting number of instances where condensation within the hollow swingarm unit has caused corrosion to accumulate on the drive shaft and/o rear u-joint, creating issues that can include loss of power to the rear wheel. BMW has now a Service Action SA 0033…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11485484 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11487236 · 2022-09-30 (September 30, 2022)
The contact owns a 2014 BMW R 1200 Motorcycle. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and emitted abnormal sounds and failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continuously depressed the brake pedal until it responded. The contact was able to drive to his residence, where he noticed that the front forks were leaking oil onto the wheel and onto the brakes. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or …
Owner-reported narrative. 30,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11487236 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11520947 · 2023-05-08 (May 8, 2023)
The contact owned a 2014 BMW R 1200 GS. The contact stated while the contact's father was driving 25 MPH, the motorcycle unintendedly accelerated at high speed. The contact was unsure if any warning light illuminated, but it caused the contact's father to lose control of the motorcycle, and to avoid striking other vehicles, the contact struck a pole and a utility box. The contact's father stuffed severe injuries causing the contact's father to pass away. The contact’s father was wearing safety equipment. A police report was filed. The motorcycl…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11520947 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11549685 · 2023-10-12 (October 12, 2023)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 41,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11549685 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
21V060000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2021-02-08 (February 8, 2021)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Consequence: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign record ↗