CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 M4 Convertible vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to August 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft with a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease. As a result, the slip-joint may fail over time.
- Risk
- If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle would stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. 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.
What this recall means for you
The driveshaft on these vehicles has a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease at the factory. Over time, the joint may fail, which can cut power to the rear axle and cause the vehicle to stop moving. A sudden loss of motion increases the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the driveshaft and replace it if necessary, at no charge to you. To check whether your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup or contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
If you own one of these vehicles, schedule the free inspection with an authorized BMW dealer as soon as possible, and keep an eye out for any owner notification letter from BMW.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW M3 | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| BMW M4 | 20152016 |