2015 BMW R Nine T recalls (2)
2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2015 BMW R Nine T. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2015 BMW R Nine T. Check your R Nine T by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2015 BMW R Nine T recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Structure · NHTSA 17V502000
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 R NINE T motorcycles. The bolts that connect the right-side swingarm pivot pin to the frame may loosen.
- Risk
- If the right-side pivot pin loosens, the handling and stability of the motorcycle may be affected, increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will remove the pivot pin bolts, clean, and re-install them with the proper torque after applying a thread locking adhesive, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwmotorcycles.com.
Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 15V110000
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 R nine T motorcycles manufactured November 27, 2013, through January 26, 2015. The design of the rear turn signals may partially obscure the lights from being seen by the driver of a following vehicle. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- In certain road and traffic conditions, the rear turn signals may be slightly obscured to the driver of a following vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear turn signals with ones that have longer arms, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2015 BMW R Nine T complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW R Nine T. BMW has issued at least 91 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (28)
- Electrical System (27)
- Engine (8)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (7)
- Power Train (7)
- Back Over Prevention (4)
Read BMW R Nine T owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW R Nine T. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“THE TAIL LIGHT ON MY MOTORCYCLE IS FAILING ON A RECURRING BASIS. AT MY 6000 MILE SERVICE I POINTED OUT THAT IT APPEARED TO HAVE DUST GETTING INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10979628
“IN THE MORNINGS THE CLUTCH FAILS TO ENGAGE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SHIFT FROM NEUTRAL INTO 1ST GEAR. THE CLUTCH HAS TO BE "PUMPED" SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR AGAIN.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10888880
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Check your R Nine T by VIN
Not every 2015 BMW R Nine T is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any BMW dealer.