AI Damage2016 BMW R Nine T: common problems
The maker issued 14 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 14
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- After close inspection of the manufacturing process, there is a weld seam at the hollow shaft and crown…
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…
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important…
- BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the…
BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
- The options in the Reversing Assist Camera menu are greyed out and cannot be adjusted
- TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
- Tec25 Wishbone Return
- Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
- MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
- MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
- One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles
1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
- When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle…
When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
- During quality analysis, an issue was identified with a small group of sixteen (16) motorcycles that…
During quality analysis, an issue was identified with a small group of sixteen (16) motorcycles that mayaffect crankshaft bearing wear.
NHTSA lists 14 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW R Nine T?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 14 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 BMW R Nine T?
NHTSA lists 14 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 BMW R Nine T from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.