Check a 2026 BMW R 1300 RT by VIN: exact trim, engine and factory, plus the safety recalls NHTSA lists for the 2026 model year. Free, with official NHTSA data.
2026 BMW R 1300 RT at a glance
VIN year code (10th character)T
Recalls listed by NHTSA1
Latest recall filedOct 2025
2026 BMW R 1300 RT recalls
Every recall campaign NHTSA lists for the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT, newest first. One campaign can cover only part of the production, so check your own VIN.
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.
Recalled parts on the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT
Power train: 1 recall
2026 BMW R 1300 RT questions
Does the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT. Decode your VIN to see it, then ask a dealer whether it was already repaired.
How do I know a BMW R 1300 RT is a 2026 from the VIN?
The 10th character of a 2026 BMW R 1300 RT VIN is T. The same code repeats every 30 years. On cars and light trucks built for North America, a letter in position 7 means 2010 or later and a digit means 1980-2009; the decoded result settles it.
What should I check before buying a used 2026 BMW R 1300 RT?
Decode the VIN and make sure the model, engine and year match the listing, look for open recalls, compare the VIN on the dashboard, door label and title, and get a full history report for accidents, title brands and odometer records.
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