2018 BMW R NINE T — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 BMW R NINE T
The 2018 BMW R NINE T has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 BMW R NINE T
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 BMW R NINE T, potentially affecting up to 779 vehicles.
Recall 20V166000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
| 365 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an improper maintenance procedure....
Consequence: Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 20V166000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
| 365 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an improper maintenance procedure....
Consequence: Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 20E013000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
| 49 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Motorcycle Accessory Brake Fluid Reservoir Covers, part numbers 8405-752, 8405-753, 8405-754 and 9829547 designed to fit certain 2019-2020 BMW R 1250 motorcycles, and part numbers 8404-098, 8405-100, 8405-102, and 1542056 designed to fit certain 2018-2020 BMW Rnine T motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type...
Consequence: Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall began December 14, 2020. Parts will be available in mid-September 2020 for the recall repairs. Owners may contact BMW customer service at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 BMW R NINE T
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW R NINE T.
Safety Rating for the 2018 BMW R NINE T
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 BMW R NINE T in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 BMW R NINE T
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 BMW R NINE T. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC330224 — 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.
MC110521 — POWER TRAIN
During quality analysis, an issue was identified with a small group of sixteen (16) motorcycles that mayaffect crankshaft bearing wear.
MC59686312 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Speedometer display incorrect. Speddometer displays faster than actual speed.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 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 — 0 complaints
- 2018 BMW R NINE T (current)
- 2019 BMW R NINE T — 0 complaints
- 2020 BMW R NINE T — 0 complaints