NHTSA vehicle safety data

2026 BMW R 1300 RT Recalls & Complaints

The 2026 BMW R 1300 RT has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2026 BMW R 1300 RT owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT, describing incidents dated March 15, 2026.

Most-cited components

Steering 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11737519 · Filed May 13, 2026
Motorcycle has exhibited unstable handling behavior since delivery. The defect is specifically a weaving and wobbling oscillation that occurs when the motorcycle is upright and traveling in a straight line, as if the bike is constantly riding on rippled or uneven pavement even on smooth road…

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Loss of Drive Power from Incorrectly Manufactured Driveshaft

NHTSA #25V672000 · Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft · NHTSA notice

Reported October 8, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 3 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Vehicles built April 23, 2025 – May 7, 2025 (per NHTSA)

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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT.

Steering; Suspension; Wheels

ODI #11737519

Incident: March 15, 2026 · Filed: May 13, 2026

Motorcycle has exhibited unstable handling behavior since delivery. The defect is specifically a weaving and wobbling oscillation that occurs when the motorcycle is upright and traveling in a straight line, as if the bike is constantly riding on rippled or uneven pavement even on smooth road surfaces. The rear of the motorcycle feels disconnected from the chassis, with the rear tire feeling as though it is not tracking with the front. The instability is present at all speeds but becomes pronounced and consistent at approximately 40 mph and above. Critically, the defect occurs only when the motorcycle is upright. The instability is not present during cornering or while braking — the bike feels stable when leaned over or under deceleration. The weaving and wobbling are confined to straight-line, upright riding. The defect is present: •In all ride modes (Road, Rain, Dynamic, Dynamic Pro) •Both loaded and unloaded •With top case and panniers fitted — no difference observed •On and off throttle •On smooth pavement with no road-surface contribution The instability is not consistent with normal motorcycle dynamics and is not corrected by tire pressure adjustment, rider input, or ride mode selection. Dealer interaction: Original selling dealer was non-responsive to handling complaints. Motorcycle is scheduled for diagnostic evaluation at a second BMW Motorrad dealership on June 1, 2026. BMW Motorrad USA customer relations case has been opened [case number if available]. Safety concern: Sustained weaving and wobbling instability at highway speeds while traveling upright on a motorcycle creates a significant crash risk, particularly during straight-line highway riding, lane changes, or in crosswinds. The defect has been present since delivery and has not been resolved through normal service channels. No crash, injury, or fire has occurred to date. Report is filed to document a safety-relevant defect present since new on a current-production R 1300 platform motorcycl

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