NHTSA vehicle safety data
2014 BMW R Nine T Recalls & Complaints
The 2014 BMW R Nine T has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 BMW R Nine T. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2014 BMW R Nine T owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW R Nine T, describing incidents dated June 25, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11001534 · Filed
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…
Fuel Pump Flange May Leak
NHTSA #21V060000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported February 8, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 20,963 vehicles
Repair completion: 55.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified March 17, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Right-Side Swingarm Pivot Pin Bolts May Loosen
NHTSA #17V502000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice
Reported August 14, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 3,368 vehicles
Repair completion: 57.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified October 16, 2017 · Vehicles built November 27, 2013 – July 21, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the right-side pivot pin loosens, the handling and stability of the motorcycle may be affected, increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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 [email protected].
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Rear Turn Signals may be Obscured/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #15V110000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice
Reported February 24, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,792 vehicles
Repair completion: 35.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified December 12, 2016 · Vehicles built November 27, 2013 – January 26, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other BMW R Nine T model years
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