Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

NHTSA recall 21V046000 · announced February 3, 2021 · filed by Bmw Of North America, Llc · 28 units affected

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles. The output shafts (left/right) which transfer power from the driveshaft to the rear wheels may break due to a heat treatment error during supplier production.

The risk

A broken output shaft can lead to a loss of drive power or a rollaway condition in a parked vehicle (if the parking brake is not engaged), increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the output shaft(s), free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. 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

• 2020 Bmw 530i
• 2021 Bmw 530i
• 2020 Bmw 540i
• 2021 Bmw 540i
• 2021 Bmw 740li

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