NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW R 1300 RT.
At a glance
Complaints
1
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
3
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
10
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. This model year is too recent for a sales denominator.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
STEERING
1
100.0%
SUSPENSION
1
100.0%
WHEELS
1
100.0%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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.
Consequence: A loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
10 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE
2
STRUCTURE
2
POWER TRAIN
1
SUSPENSION
1
11036387
Date: 2026-08-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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.
11035518
Date: 2026-07-16. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Date: 2026-02-18. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ENGINE.
After a quality inspection it was found that due to improper machining, the right-side chain tensioner screw plug doesna t meet the specifications over the service life of the motorcycle. As a result, over increased mileage accrued noise and engine damage may occur.
11026996
Date: 2025-12-30. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ENGINE.
After a quality inspection it was found that due to improper machining, the right-side chain tensioner screwplug doesna t meet the specifications over the service life of the motorcycle. As a result, over increased mileage accrued noise and engine damage may occur.
11026995
Date: 2025-12-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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
11024720
Date: 2025-10-31. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Center stands assist does not function on vehicles with center stand and standard chassis (meaning withoutoption 22B a Dynamic chassis Adaption), due to a faulty coding. Note: the center stand can still be operated manually. The affected motorcycles have been placed under the delivery stop STOP610
11024217
Date: 2025-09-10. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
R 1300 RTa s built from the factory with option a 068B Variable Luggage Systema may have retaining straps that have not been crimped properly.
11022848
Date: 2025-08-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION.
In some R 1300 model motorcycles, it has been detected that the rear wheel swingarm has play in theaxial direction. The mounting of the swingarm to the frame is comparable to the F and S model motorcycles. During the mounting of the swingarm axle, this creates different tensions from motorcycle to m
11021113
Date: 2025-07-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
In some R 1300 model motorcycles, it has been detected that the rear wheel swingarm has play in theaxial direction. The mounting of the swingarm to the frame is comparable to the F and S model motorcycles. During the mounting of the swingarm axle, this creates different tensions from motorcycle to m
Notes on this record
Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.