Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

NHTSA recall 18V713000 · announced October 11, 2018 · filed by Bmw Of North America, Llc · 2,661 units affected

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.

The risk

A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2016 Bmw M3
• 2017 Bmw M3
• 2016 Bmw M4
• 2017 Bmw M4

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.