2026 BMW R 1300 RT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT
The 2026 BMW R 1300 RT has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT, potentially affecting up to 6 vehicles.
Recall 25V672000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
| 3 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V672000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 3 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT.
Safety Rating for the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC000325 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
During the pre-delivery check (PDI) or when completing the PDI for the vehicle, the wiring harness is installed and secured in the steering head area. Due to an excess length in the harness to the Keyless ride control module, an unintended loop in the cable may form, which can chafe...
MC611025 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Center stands assist does not function on vehicles with center stand and standard chassis (meaning withoutoption 22B – Dynamic chassis Adaption), due to a faulty coding. Note: the center stand can still be operated manually. The affected motorcycles have been placed under the delivery stop STOP610029 associated with campaign number...
MC460225 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
R 1300 RT’s built from the factory with option “068B Variable Luggage System” may have retaining straps that have not been crimped properly.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R 1300 RT
- 2026 BMW R 1300 RT (current)