Recall 25V672000: 2026 BMW R 1300 RT
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 8, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 3
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 vehicles
- 2026 BMW R 1300 RT
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V672000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Components
- Power train:driveline:driveshaft (Transmission & Drivetrain); Power train:driveline:universal joint (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology