BMW recalls 2026 R 1300 RT motorcycles with potential power loss during riding, causing crash risk. Owners were notified directly and have free cardan shaft replacement.
A loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash.
BMW is recalling 2026 R 1300 RT motorcycles because a weak cardan shaft can cause power loss while riding, increasing crash risk. Owners were contacted directly by BMW and have already received free repairs.
The cardan shaft may not be sufficiently hardened, causing the universal joint to slip. This leads to a loss of drive power while riding, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2026 BMW R 1300 RT motorcycles are affected. Riders with the specific model and year are most at risk due to potential power loss during use.
Check if your motorcycle is a 2026 model with the R 1300 RT name. BMW directly contacted owners who were notified on October 30, 2025.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to confirm your motorcycle is affected and schedule the free cardan shaft replacement.
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.
The cardan shaft may not have been sufficiently hardened, causing the universal joint to slip and result in a loss of drive power.
Check if your motorcycle is a 2026 R 1300 RT model. BMW directly contacted affected owners on October 30, 2025.
No, BMW has already remedied the issue for affected owners through direct contact and free cardan shaft replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V672000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 25V672000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
