BMW R Nine T problems & complaints
What BMW R Nine T owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See BMW R Nine T safety recalls or check your VIN.
- Owner complaints
- 3
- Service bulletins (TSBs)
- 91+
- Crashes / fires reported
- 0 / 0
- Defect investigations
- 0
Complaints by model year
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Most reported problems
The vehicle systems named most often in BMW R Nine T complaints (one complaint can name several).
Latest owner complaints
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
WITH 2,900 MILES ON THE MOTORCYCLE. WHILE IN MOTION, THE REAR BRAKE MAKES A SCRAPING NOISE. LOSS OF BRAKING POWER FROM REAR BRAKE. REMOVED AND INSPECTED BRAKE PADS, CALIPER AND ROTOR. INSIDE BRAKE PAD HAS WORN DOWN TO THE METAL. THE OUTSIDE BRAKE PAD HAS A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF LIFE LEFT. APPEARS THAT ONLY ONE PAD WAS APPLYING PRESSURE.
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. UPON EXAMINATION BY THE TECHNICIAN THEY DETERMINED THE REFLECTOR HAD DETACHED FROM THE HOUSING AND WAS CHAFING AGAINST THE OTHER PARTS, CREATING A PLASTIC DUST THAT WAS STICKING TO THE REFLECTOR AND INTERIOR OF THE LENS. A REPLACEMENT WAS PROVIDED AND INSTALLED. AT AROUND 9,900 MILES THE SAME ISSUE HAD REAPPEARED ON THE NEW TAIL LIGHT. BMW SUPPLIED ANOTHER TAIL LIGHT WHICH HAS NOW BEEN INSTALLED. THIS IS THE THIRD TAIL LIGHT INSTALLED. THE PLASTIC DUST DIMINISHES THE LIGHT TRANSMISSION THROUGH THE CLEAR LENS A…
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. AFTER LONG PERIODS OF DRIVING THE SHIFTING OF GEARS IS MORE DIFFICULT SPECIALLY FROM FIFTH TO SIXTH GEAR, SOMETIMES THE SIXTH GEAR WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND THE TRANSMISSION WILL KICK BACK TO FIFTH GEAR. EITHER AIR BOUND FROM THE FACTORY OR MASTER CYLINDER OR OTHER UNION LEAKING IS CAUSING THE CLUTCH TO NEED TO BE PUMPED IN ORDER TO ENGAGE/DISENGAGE. ALSO AT TRAFFIC STOPS AFTER LONG PERIODS OF DRIVING THE IDLING CAN BECOME A LITTLE ROUGH SINCE IT SEEMS AS IF THE CLUTCH IS NOT HOLDING THE CLUTCH IN THE DIS…
Technical service bulletins (TSBs)
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
- MCAS3625
Inspection and Return - Set of Gaskets
- MCAS0325
Inspect Vest Heatup EVO Black
- MCAS0225
Inspect Base Support
- MC160124
After quality inspection it has been found that some fuel tanks have metal chips from the manufacturingprocess that were not satisfactorily removed despite cleaning. Depending on the level of contamination, thiscan cause the fuel pump to stop working which cause the vehicle to not start or the motor can stop whileriding. The affected vehicles have been placed under the delivery stop STOP160007 associated with campaign number 0016220000, which will be lifted upon completion of this technical campaign.
- MC330224
After close inspection of the manufacturing process, there is a weld seam at the hollow shaft and crown wheel connection in the rear drive that is not to specification in a few rear drives. Depending on riding habit, this can lead to slipping and loss of propulsion over time.
- B611305
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 âÃÂÃÂdischarged batteryâÃÂàcomplaints.
- B520121
?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
- MC000222
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.
- M660122
The options in the Reversing Assist Camera menu are greyed out and cannot be adjusted.
- M650122
The Sirius(r) Satellite Radio is inoperative.
- M410122
The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
- M410121
The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
Questions
What are the most common BMW R Nine T problems?
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2014–2024, owners most often name: exterior lighting, power train, service brakes. 3 complaints are on record.
Is a complaint or a TSB the same as a recall?
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
How do I report a problem with my BMW R Nine T?
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.