2014 BMW R1200 GS
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2014 BMW R1200 GS. Newest first.
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 and remedy
Risk
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.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 R1200GS, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 R1200GS Adventure, 2017 F700GS and F800GS, 2013-2017 F800GT, 2015-2016 F800R, 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure, 2014-2016 S1000R, 2015-2017 R1200R, 2016-2017 R1200RS, and 2010-2017 S1000RR motorcycles. As designed, these…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If other drivers cannot easily see the turn signals, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 BMW R1200GS and BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycles. The motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that secures the tube to the upper triple clamp.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the fork tube detaches from the sealing plug, the handling and stability of the motorcycle will be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will add an additional fixed fork tube bush. A fork that is sufficiently damaged will be replaced with a modified new part. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner complaints
14 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries1 deaths
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Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
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…
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 contact stated that the motorcycle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 40,000.
- Structure
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…
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.
- Power train
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…
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 motorcycle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
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 repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 30,400.
- 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…
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 0033130000, to correct the condensation. No inspection other than by me mechanic. No warning lamps or messages prior to the failure. Symptoms prior to the failure were a strange vibrating sensation and hum emitting from the rear of the bike. This began 2 days prior to the joint failure. I believe condensation in the swing arm caused the corrosion that led to the failure of the drive shaft rear universal joint.
- 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…
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 part. BMW NA referred me to the dealership. The dealership has refused to cover replacement.
- Suspension
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…
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.
- Steering · Suspension
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…
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. the problem IS well documented in the following thread: http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/both-inner-fork-tube-broken-at-first-day-of-ride-150-mille-of-use.1185036/ in my case, the dealer caught the issue before a catastrophic failure and replaced the parts, but I am concerned as the replacement parts have the same faulty design and could potentially fail again.
- Steering · Suspension
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…
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. A fellow motorcycle IS created clamps that wood clamp around the fork tube to secure it better and for safety reasons. I invested the$140 and received a pair of stanchion support. On this day may 5TH 2017 I was going to put the support on my 2014 GS and once I removed the rubber covering I noticed that once again my right fork IS starting to separate. This IS less than a year and less than 1500 miles of mostly highway travel. This IS now a known problem amongst the GS community and writers or purchasing the support everywhere. BMW should realize that there IS a challenge here. I will return my bike to the dealership in hopes of them replacing the forks once again under warranty. This report IS on the behalf of my safety as well as hundreds or thousands of others that may experience this same defect. I heard you to take this serious as at this time there has been no fatalities that I know. In the photos the photo on the left IS the original august 2016 and the right IS may 5TH 2017
- Structure · Suspension
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.…
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. in one case the person just had their forks replaced and within 200 miles of off road riding it broke again. there may be a bigger issue. also because of where this failure happens peoples lives are in danger. you can read more about others experiences by following these links. http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/upper-stanchion-crimping-failure.1184877/ http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/both-inner-fork-tube-broken-at-first-day-of-ride-150-mille-of-use.1185036/ here IS a person trying to design a fix for the issue. http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/solving-the-post-2012-1200gs-stanchion-separation-problem.1193566/ these people have contact me to add their information to this complaint [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Power train
Engine cuts out, while traveling, stalls completely, as if the kill switch has been depressed/engaged. This has happened to me on 4 separate occasions in the last 2500miles. The two most recent times this has happened presented a hazard to myself and to other road users. I have taken the bike to my…
Engine cuts out, while traveling, stalls completely, as if the kill switch has been depressed/engaged. This has happened to me on 4 separate occasions in the last 2500miles. The two most recent times this has happened presented a hazard to myself and to other road users. I have taken the bike to my local BMW dealer, they opened a puma case as they were unable to duplicate the problem, nor were they able to find a solution. I did contact BMW directly who told me there was nothing they could do and that they were sorry but had no idea what the problem could be. The 1ST time this happened I was in 5TH gear, traveling at approximately 58 mph, the temperature was in the low 50'S fahrenheit, I was traveling up a slight uphill paved highway road at around 9PM, with a 7-10% gradient, when the engine completely stalled, lights stayed on, display showed "turn off or cancel." I turned the bike off, then back on and made my way home. I took the bike to the dealer the following day. They ran a load test on the battery and said that was most likely the cause. I replaced the battery with a new BMW battery. I then went on another trip. The bike stalled again, engine died out completely, I was lane splitting on a very large and busy freeway. I was able to coast to the emergency lane. I was in 2ND gear traveling approximately 20-30 mph when it died. The temperature was high 90'S, around 2PM. It happened again in phoenix, I was in 3RD gear, late afternoon, 105 fahrenheit when the engine cut out completely. The highway cut out and the most recent cut out in phoenix were dangerous scenarios and I felt the engine cutting out without warning IS a definite hazard to myself and to other road users. There are reports of other riders having this same issue. BMW does not care, so I thought I would report this dangerous situation to the nhtsa. Thank you. *tr
- Structure › Body
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…
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.
- Electrical system · Vehicle speed control
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…
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 year, I used zip-ties to tighten the connector body to its mate. When informed of the incident, the local BMW shop (and i) believed this had remedied the problem. Obviously this was not the case. I will be contacting the local BMW shop to see if they will replace the connecting parts with ones that have an obvious detent or latch to prevent this from happening again.
- Power train
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…
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 easily lead to loss of control and cause physical harm or death from inability to control motorcycle; particularly at highway speeds.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249027The 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 discharged battery complaints.
- 10248094Since 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 retrofit and Driveshaft Check), but is valid for all K5x models - including retroactively. In case of retroactive validity (model year 2023 and older), affected customers will be informed about the change. This will be in the form of a direct-to-customer letter with a description of the new maintenance schedule, specific owners manual insert, and consumer warranty book insert. 1. For vehicles affected by SI 33 02 22 (SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check), this service action must be performed first. All conditions described in this bulletin apply after the open Service Action has been completed. No additional communication is required for K5x models model year 2024 and onwards. Those models have the new maintenance schedule in their owners manual.
- 10236237Multiple 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.
- 10228448BMW 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.
- 10218351Multiple 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.
- 10205109Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
- 10204679BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners.
- 10204674BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in rare cases the throttle twistgrip sends an implausible signal to the engine management system when the throttle valve is closed.
- 10204667One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
- 10201170When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
- 10201169Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.
- 10200500The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
- 10200499Service distance cannot be set in miles in ISTA for TFT-type instrument clusters
- 10200496During operation of the rear wheel foot brake lever, the rider feels a soft pressure point or perceptibly longer lever travel
- 10200495BMW Motorrad has ascertained that vehicles fitted with option code 0190 "Enduro ASC + BMW Motorrad has ascertained that vehicles fitted with option code 0190 "Enduro ASC + Riding Modes" can experience functional problems in the Enduro PRO mode. Effective March 06, 2013, BMW Motorrad has a software solution available. Once the coding plug has been fitted and the software update performed, the customer can use all the riding modes
- 10200269The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
- 10194316The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
- 10193510Oil leak immediately after replacing cylinder head cover seal set.
- 10165274Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- 10165251Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- 10160232During the course of quality analysis, it was determined by BMW Motorrad that in the production period from February 2018 to end of June 2018, cross-spoked wheels with reduced spoke tension have been produced.
- 10159164Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.
- 10151430Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.
- 10151392BMW Motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line.
- 10151297During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
- 10151295Grinding noises from rear drive - individual cover screws on rear drive are coming undone,screw chafes against the brake disk and makes noises.
- 10151238BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line. A vehicle with high mileage can show signs of gradual impairment of the clutch function. The separating action of the clutch can worsen gradually over a period of time.
- 10150155Incorrect anti-theft alarm (DWA) operating instructions
- 10150153Swinging arm gaiter to gearbox is split or collapsed.
- 10149289Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
- 10149288Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
- 10149276During the course of the quality analysis carried out by BMW Motorrad, it has been determined that for the R 1200 models with the gearshift assistant (SA X222A) OE, a few faulty gearshift assistants have been installed in the production period from 09/02/2016 to 09/05/2016. Over the service life of the vehicle, there can be impairment of functions up to a loss of function of the gearshift assistants. In the case of a loss of function, a gear change (without the gearshift assistant) is possible only with the actuation of the clutch lever.
- 10149274Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
- 10149207The cruise control system is not working in the Enduro/Pro mode
- 10149206When the throttle is closed, the engine goes into emergency mode.
- 10149205It is not possible to calibrate the ESA suspension strut.
- 10149204Incorrect road speed indicated.
- 10148061Retrofitting the Switching Assistant Pro. The ESA coding procedure fails when retrofitting the Switching Assistant Pro.
- 10148016Difficulty retrofitting the gear shift Assistant Pro. Early prodction and incorrect integration level.
- 10148015Seat locking barrel - repair kit not permitted. After the seat lock cylinder has been replaced with a repair kit, the cylinder does not always stay securely installed.
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