2017 BMW R NINE T — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
20
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2017 BMW R NINE T
The 2017 BMW R NINE T has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 BMW R NINE T
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 BMW R NINE T, potentially affecting up to 3,368 vehicles.
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...
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No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 BMW R NINE T.
Safety Rating for the 2017 BMW R NINE T
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 BMW R NINE T in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 BMW R NINE T
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 BMW R NINE T. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B720417 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED. Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened, when the seat is actually unoccupied. If the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and...
B340517 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied; noticeable at low speeds. Vehicle must be moving. Microscopic slippage of contact surface interface between inner brake disc and wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake disc.
B620417 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
?WRONG OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY. During stop and go or slow driving, with the engine at operating temperature, the ambient outside temperature display deviates in the instrument cluster by up to +10 degrees from the real ambient temperature. Location of ambient temperature sensor. Temperature readings are influenced by: External engine oil...
B110617 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
?SERVICE ACTION: N63R ENGINE - REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER. Premature engine wear may occur if an interim engine oil service is not performed before the first engine oil service is recommended or due.
B170217 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"?CHECK CONTROL (CC) MESSAGE:""COOLANT LEVEL TOO LOW!"" IS DISPLAYED . CC message: ""Coolant level too low!"" appears in the display. The cooling system wasn't efficiently bled during the factory fill."
B540117 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
?GLASS ROOF NOT CLOSING . Glass roof will not close. At least one of the following fault codes is stored: 30215: Slide/tilt sunroof: invalid characteristic curve, no standardization exists 30295: Electric sliding headliner: invalid characteristic curve, no standardization exists 302A0: Electric sliding headliner: System not standardized 30220: Slide/tilt sunroof: System...
B660117 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DISPLAY KEY: SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY CHANGES . INFORMATION Replacing Parts or programming the vehicle will not rectify the situation. The display key information was modified, as shown in the graphics below, to eliminate any confusion that may have been caused by inconsistent display of CBS maintenance intervals. The remaining CBS...
B660217 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"DRIVERS ASSISTANCE LIMITED SUPPORT CCM DISPLAYED . While driving, the following conditions may exist: CCM (Check Control Message) for the Drivers Assistance System Limited support is displayed. The following Drivers Assistance features are non-functional: o Speed limit detectiono Traffic Jam Assistant o Lane departure warning Intelligent Safety Button highlighted in...
B512216 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF REOPENS WHEN CLOSING FROM TILT POSITION This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 22 16 dated August 2016.. Sunroof reopens when initiating automatic close from tilt position (momentary push) even though track is free of obstruction. Sunroof can be closed by initiating closing without anti-trap protection (push and hold...
B514516 — VISIBILITY
SUNROOF NOISE WHILE DRIVING. Rattling noise from the vicinity of the overhead control center while driving, especially on rough roads. CAUSE Cowl-retaining rivet interfering with slide/tilt sunroof motor. Replace motor, if necessary.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 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 — 1 complaint
- 2015 BMW R NINE T — 2 complaints
- 2016 BMW R NINE T — 0 complaints
- 2017 BMW R NINE T (current)
- 2018 BMW R NINE T — 0 complaints
- 2019 BMW R NINE T — 0 complaints
- 2020 BMW R NINE T — 0 complaints