BMW R nineT problems & recalls

Problem: 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.

Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 122, "motorcycle brake systems."

Risk: Improper brake system maintenance could affect braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020 f900r, f900xr, s1000rr, f750gs, f850gs, f850gs adventure, r1250gs, r1250gs adventure, r1250rs, r1250r, rninet, rninet pure and rninet scrambler and 2019-2020 s1000r motorcycles. the brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency braking. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: A flashing brake light can cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Bmw will notify owner, and dealers will reprogram the emergency stop signal function, free of charge. the recall began may 11, 2020. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the right-side pivot pin loosens, the handling and stability of the motorcycle may be affected, increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 customerrelations@bmwmotorcycles.com.

Problem: 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."

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.