Recall 25V672000: 2026 BMW R 1300 RT

Report received

Oct 8, 2025

Manufacturer

BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected

3vehicles

Model years

2026

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 R 1300 RT motorcycles. The cardan shaft may not have been sufficiently hardened, causing the universal joint to slip within the shaft and result in a loss of drive power.

Possible consequence

A loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the cardan shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters will not be mailed because BMW called the one owner on October 30, 2025 and remedied the motorcycle on 11/21/25. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2026 BMW R 1300 RT1 complaints