2014 BMW R NINE T — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 BMW R NINE T
The 2014 BMW R NINE T has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 BMW R NINE T
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2014 BMW R NINE T, potentially affecting up to 26,123 vehicles.
Recall 21V060000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 20,963 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Consequence: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 17V502000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 3,368 vehicles affected
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...
View full details →Recall 15V110000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 1,792 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 BMW R NINE T
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 BMW R NINE T. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
Safety Rating for the 2014 BMW R NINE T
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 BMW R NINE T in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 BMW R NINE T
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2014 BMW R NINE T. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC61348081 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
The ignition remains on, even though the ignition swithc has been turned off. The relatively high power requirement of the ABS contro,l unit can cause the contacts to bond.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 BMW R NINE T
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R NINE T
- 2014 BMW R NINE T (current)
- 2015 BMW R NINE T — 2 complaints
- 2016 BMW R NINE T — 0 complaints
- 2017 BMW R NINE T — 0 complaints
- 2018 BMW R NINE T — 0 complaints
- 2019 BMW R NINE T — 0 complaints