2026 BMW R 1300 RT - Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign: 25V672000
3 vehicles potentially affected
- Model year
- 2026
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- R 1300 RT
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Potential units affected
- 3 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2025-10-08
What’s 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.
What could happen?
A loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash.
What’s 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.