1 recall covering model years 2026. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
BMW is recalling certain 2026 R 1300 RT motorcycles because the cardan shaft may not have been hardened enough. This can allow the universal joint to slip within the shaft, causing a loss of drive power while riding.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the BMW R 1300 RT. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT. 1 of them is rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "BMW R 1300 RT Motorcycles May Lose Drive Power" (NHTSA campaign 25V672000), reported Oct 8, 2025.
No. None of the 1 BMW R 1300 RT recall on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised BMW dealer, including for second owners.