Filed by BMW of North America, LLC on October 8, 2025; 1 model-year listings affected.
Power train: driveline, universal joint · Power train: driveline, driveshaft
NHTSA campaign 25V672000 · reported October 8, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · 3 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.