Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

25V672000

ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLCReported2025-10-08Affected3 vehicles

What was wrong

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.

Risk

A loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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