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2026 BMW R 1300 RTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-672 the manufacturer reports only 100% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 100%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 13, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering10
Suspension10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2026 BMW R 1300 RT recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2026 vs. every other R 1300 RT year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the R 1300 RT median. How we score

'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What R 1300 RT owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11737519 · May 13, 2026

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