The worst 2018 BMW R Nine T problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 20V166000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 BMW R Nine T 31
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- After close inspection of the manufacturing process, there is a weld seam at the hollow shaft and crown...
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the...
- The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
- One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control...
- When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle...
- During quality analysis, an issue was identified with a small group of sixteen (16) motorcycles that...
- Engine oil filter insert is difficult to remove - removal
- Fault Code 1D2008 Stored in DME: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 5) replaces SI B12 33 14...
- CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER. A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415...
Compare the 2018 BMW R Nine T
Other model years
Questions about the 2018 BMW R Nine T
Is the 2018 BMW R Nine T reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2018 BMW R Nine T.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 BMW R Nine T?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2018 BMW R Nine T have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2018 BMW R Nine T?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history