NHTSA campaign 25V672000
BMW of North America, LLC recall 25V672000
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.
Reported 10/08/2025
What can happen
A loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash.
Repair
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.
Components
- Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft
- Power train: Driveline: Universal joint
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.