NHTSA Campaign 25V672000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Oct 8, 2025 · 3 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | R 1300 RT | 2026 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V672000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.