NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Bmw R 1300 Rt
The 2026 Bmw R 1300 Rt has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Bmw dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2026 Bmw R 1300 Rt. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA #25V672000Reported October 8, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.