Vehicle recall 25V672000 · October 8, 2025
2026 BMW R 1300 RT
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V672000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 8, 2025
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft; Power train › Driveline › Universal joint
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW R 1300 RT (2026): 2026
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