Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2026 BMW R 1300 R by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2026 BMW R 1300 R
gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Aug 17, 2026 to Aug 17, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Not enough peers on file
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 monthsOpenWindow has not closed yet
Components
100% of complaints about the 2026 BMW R 1300 R name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2026 BMW R 1300 R
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2026 BMW R 1300 R
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 17, 2026Failure Aug 14, 2026900 milesCoeur d'alene, IDEngine
The contact owns a 2026 BMW R 1300 GS. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the fuel tank area and above the frame of the motorcycle. The contact became aware that there was oil leaking onto the ground and oil spraying onto the motorcycle. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact's boot was covered in oil. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the motorcycle was related to Manufacturer Recall: 0011600000 and was completed on August 14, 2026. The contact stated that the failure had occurred immediately after the recall repair was completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 900.
NHTSA complaint 11757384
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
4 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- MC110125 Feb 18, 2026 · Service Campaign
After a quality inspection it was found that due to improper machining, the right-side chain tensioner screw plug doesn’t meet the specifications over the service life of the motorcycle. As a result, over increased mileage accrued noise and engine damage ma… - MC110125 Dec 30, 2025 · Service Campaign
After a quality inspection it was found that due to improper machining, the right-side chain tensioner screwplug doesn’t meet the specifications over the service life of the motorcycle. As a result, over increased mileage accrued noise and engine damage may… - MCAS7825 Oct 14, 2025 · Other
Propeller Shaft Return - MC330524 Jul 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 crea…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.