2015 BMW R1200 GS Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2015 BMW R1200 GS, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,850 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.
“Control buttons on left handlebar failing affecting cruise control, suspension settings, and ride mode which affects engine performance. Button failures occur just outside of warranty and when motorcycle is in operation and suspension and engine control systems are operational.”
NHTSA complaint #11100023, filed 2018-06, 21,200 miles“Cruise control safety features do not work as required. When operating the vehicle at highway speeds and the clutch is operated to downshift, the cruise control remains engaged. This causes the engine to race and, if rider then releases the clutch, it can propel motorcycle forward in a dangerous and uncontrolled manner. This has occurred twice, once at 70 MPH and a second time at 45 MPH. Both times I was initiating a downshift.”
NHTSA complaint #10991957, filed 2017-05, 52,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10149207Oct 1, 2014The cruise control system is not working in the Enduro/Pro mode
- 10149204Oct 1, 2014Incorrect road speed indicated.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 BMW R1200 GS
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 BMW R1200 GS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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