CarRecallWatchThe 2015 BMW R Nine T has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).
2015 BMW R Nine T recalls
Loose Swingarm Bolts Could Affect Motorcycle Handling
Bolts connecting the right-side swingarm pivot pin to the frame may loosen on certain 2014-2017 motorcycles.
Rear turn signals may be hard to see, raising crash risk
Certain 2014-2015 motorcycles built between November 27, 2013 and January 26, 2015 have rear turn signals that can be partially blocked from view for drivers behind them.
Most common 2015 BMW R Nine T problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
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
2015 BMW R Nine T questions
Does the 2015 BMW R Nine T have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 BMW R Nine T: Loose Swingarm Bolts Could Affect Motorcycle Handling; Rear turn signals may be hard to see, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW R Nine T?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Exterior Lighting (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 BMW R Nine T has been fixed?
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