NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
BMW of North America, LLC - Loss of Drive Power from Incorrectly Manufactured Dr...
Published: October 8, 2025Recall ID: 25V672000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Drive Power from Incorrectly Manufactured Driveshaft
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Drive Power from Incorrectly Manufactured Driveshaft |
| Nhtsa id | 25V672000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V672000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 3 |
| Report received date | 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |