BMW Recall certain 2026 R 1300 RT motorcycles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 22, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

BMW Recall – Loss of Drive Power from Incorrectly Manufactured Driveshaft

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

NHTSA ID Number: 25V672000

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Components: POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected: 3

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the cardan shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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