2026 Bmw R 1300 Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:driveline:universal Joint 2025-10-08 · campaign 25V672000 · 3 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (10)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-06 · MC770126 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the mechanism of the release lever is jammed. when trying to open the case, the release lever does not open after the lock barrel has been pressed.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-16 · MCAS4126 · Other
pin return
Structure:body 2026-02-25 · MCAS1926 · Other
carrier plate return
Engine 2026-02-18 · MC110125 · Service Campaign
after a quality inspection it was found that due to improper machining, the right-side chain tensioner screw plug doesn’t meet the specifications over the service life of the motorcycle. as a result, over increased mileage accrued noise and engine damage may occur.
Engine 2025-12-30 · MC110125 · Service Campaign
after a quality inspection it was found that due to improper machining, the right-side chain tensioner screwplug doesn’t meet the specifications over the service life of the motorcycle. as a result, over increased mileage accrued noise and engine damage may occur.
Electrical System 2025-12-19 · MC000325 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 on other compone
Showing the 6 most recent of 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-13 · Wheels“motorcycle has exhibited unstable handling behavior since delivery. the defect is specifically a weaving and wobbling oscillation that occurs when the motorcycle is upright and traveling in a straight line, as if the bike is constantly riding on rippled or uneven pavement even on smooth road surfaces. the rear of the motorcycle feels disconnected f…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.