BMW R 1300 RT: Driveshaft

Date

Oct. 8, 2025

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW R 1300 RT (2026)

Component

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft; Power Train › Driveline › Universal Joint

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

3

What can happen

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.

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Cardan shaft · Cardan shaft · 33 71 5A9D797

Recall number

25V672000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.