No complaints are listed for the 2016 BMW R Nine T. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW R NINE T.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2017-08-14. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the right-side pivot pin loosens, the handling and stability of the motorcycle may be affected, increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
24 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 7 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
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| ENGINE | 2 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
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| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
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10252047
Date: 2024-03-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
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.
10249027
Date: 2024-01-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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 A A?A A A A discharged batteryA A?A A A A compl
10228448
Date: 2022-11-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
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.
10227580
Date: 2022-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
The options in the Reversing Assist Camera menu are greyed out and cannot be adjusted.
10204667
Date: 2021-09-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
One 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.
10201170
Date: 2021-07-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
10200494
Date: 2021-05-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
During quality analysis, an issue was identified with a small group of sixteen (16) motorcycles that mayaffect crankshaft bearing wear.
10160232
Date: 2019-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: WHEELS.
During 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.
10143557
Date: 2018-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STATUS REQUEST SUPPLEMENT
10143569
Date: 2018-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT: BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional.