BMW 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.
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the driveline universal joint. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
A loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the cardan shaft, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-672.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2026 | BMW R 1300 RT |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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