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BMW R 1300 RT Motorcycles May Lose Drive Power

NHTSA campaign 25V672000 · Reported Oct 8, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC

high How serious is it? About this label

A loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V672000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 8, 2025
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Part affected	Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2026
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

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.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your motorcycle is included in this recall.
2. Contact a BMW dealer, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, to schedule the shaft replacement.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V672000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2026 BMW R 1300 RT

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

BMW Power Train Recalls Involve Transmission and Motorcycle Drive Failures · all 13 BMW recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.