Bmw recall: Power train
What is 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.
What could happen
A loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 covered
- Bmw R 1300 Rt 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V672000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 8, 2025
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 23, 2025 to May 7, 2025
- Part
- Power train › Driveline › Universal joint; Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.