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2015 BMW R Nine T recalls
4 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2015 BMW R Nine T with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 02
- U.S. recalls
- 02
- Total campaigns
- 04
Transport Canada recalls
02- Structure#2017399
464 units affected
On certain motorcycles, one or more of the bolts that connect the right-side pivot pin to the frame may not have been tightened to specification due to a manufacturing issue. This could result in the pivot pin loosening, which could affect vehicle handling and stability and could result in loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will remove and clean the pivot pin bolts, and apply an adhesive and ensure proper torque of the bolts.
- Lights And Instruments#2016417
174 units affected
Certain motorcycles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. These motorcycles may have been built with rear turn signals that do not meet the lens area visibility requirements of the standard. In certain road and traffic conditions, the rear turn signals may be obscured to the driver of a following vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear turn signal lamps with units that have longer arms.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
02- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS#17V502000
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.
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 CustomerRelations@bmwmotorcycles.com.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL#15V110000
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.
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.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada
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