CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The cardan shaft on certain 2026 BMW R 1300 RT motorcycles may not have been hardened enough. As a result, the universal joint can slip within the shaft, causing a loss of drive power while riding.
Losing drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash. If your motorcycle suddenly loses power, take care to bring it to a safe stop as soon as you can.
BMW dealers will replace the cardan shaft free of charge. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and you can check your VIN for open recalls to see whether your motorcycle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW R 1300 RT | 2026 |
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