CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 X5 xDrive 35i, xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to November 20, 2010, 2011 X5 xDrive35d diesel vehicles manufactured April 7, 2010, to November 20, 2010, and 2011 X6 Active Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 15, 2010, to November 17, 2010. The affected vehicles have a front driveshaft universal joint that may not seal out water and debris from getting in and damaging the joint, which could lead to its failure.
- Risk
- If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 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 front driveshaft universal joint on these vehicles may not seal out water and debris. Over time, contamination can damage the joint and cause it to fail. If that happens, the front wheels will no longer be driven, which affects traction, and continued driving with a broken joint may damage other components. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front driveshaft at no cost to you. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and if you have questions, contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X5 | 2011 |
|---|---|
| BMW X5 Diesel SAV | 2011 |
| BMW X6 | 2011 |
| BMW X6 Activehybrid SAC | 2011 |