2026 BMW R 1300 RT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R 1300 RT years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2026 BMW R 1300 RT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2026 BMW R 1300 RT recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:driveline:universal joint; power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other BMW R 1300 RT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, wheels problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R 1300 RT model years, the 2026 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.