Enter a BMW R 1300 RT VIN to see its exact model year, trim, engine, factory and the safety recalls NHTSA lists for it. Free, with official NHTSA data.
BMW R 1300 RT at a glance
Model years in NHTSA data2026–20272 model years
Recalls since 20261
Year with most recalls20261 recall
Latest recall filedOct 2025
BMW R 1300 RT model years and recalls
NHTSA lists the BMW R 1300 RT for these model years. The year code is the 10th character of the VIN. Recall counts come from the NHTSA recalls database for the last 20 model years; one recall campaign often covers several years.
A recall count is for all BMW R 1300 RT vehicles of that year. Whether a recall applies to one vehicle, and whether it was already repaired, depends on its VIN: decode the VIN above, then confirm with a dealer.
Latest BMW R 1300 RT recalls
The newest recall campaigns NHTSA lists for the BMW R 1300 RT, newest first.
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
8 Oct 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V672000 · Model years: 2026
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.
Most recalled BMW R 1300 RT parts
Recall campaigns by the main component NHTSA names:
Power train: 1 recall
How to read a BMW R 1300 RT VIN
Characters 1-3 are the manufacturer code. BMW uses these codes in NHTSA data: 3MF, 3MW, 4US, 5UM, 5UX, 5YM, WAP, WB1, WB3, WB4, WB5, WBA ….
Characters 4-8 describe the R 1300 RT: body, engine, restraints and other equipment. Each maker sets its own layout, so a full decode is the safest way to read them.
Character 10 is the model year. For example, a 2027 R 1300 RT has V in position 10.
Character 9 is the check digit, 11 is the assembly plant and 12-17 are the serial number.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the BMW R 1300 RT from 2026 to 2027. Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your model year.
Which model years of the BMW R 1300 RT are in NHTSA data?
NHTSA lists the BMW R 1300 RT for 2 model years (2026–2027). The table on this page shows each year with its VIN year code.
How do I tell the year of a BMW R 1300 RT from the VIN?
Look at the 10th character. For example, a 2027 R 1300 RT has V there. Letters I, O, Q, U, Z and the digit 0 are never used, and the codes repeat every 30 years.
Where is the VIN on a BMW R 1300 RT?
At the bottom of the windshield on the driver side, on the driver door pillar label, and on the title, registration and insurance card.
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