2014 Bmw R 1200 Gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2021-02-08 · campaign 21V060000 · 20,963 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (56)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Power Train 2023-12-13 · MC330423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
since october 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all k5x models. for the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (driveshaft) are included. notice: 1. the new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affected by the si 33 02 22 (service action: swingarm drain ret
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2023-04-24 · SIB330222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
Service Brakes 2022-11-08 · MC000222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
Power Train 2022-07-28 · SIB330222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
Structure 2021-11-03 · MC460521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the bmw motorrad special accessories catalog for the gs models.
Showing the 6 most recent of 56 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-07-19 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 40,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 bmw r1200 gs motorcycle. the contact stated that while operating the motorcycle, the odor of fuel was present. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the local dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 21v060000 (fuel system, gasoline). the c…”
2023-10-12 · Structure · 41,800 mi“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 i…”
2023-05-08 · Power Train · 💥 crash“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 pol…”
2022-09-30 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 30,400 mi“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 …”
2022-09-20 · Power Train“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 th…”
2022-05-05 · Engine“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/d…”
2017-02-02 · Suspension · 22,000 mi“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…”
2015-06-29 · Vehicle Speed Control · 14,625 mi“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…”
2015-06-20 · Power Train · 4,900 mi“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.