CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.
- Risk
- Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 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
During rear differential service done under a prior service action, the rear subframe bolts may have been reused instead of replaced with new ones. Reused bolts may loosen over time.
Loose rear subframe bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, which increases the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners. Dealers will replace the rear subframe bolts with new bolts at no charge. The recall began November 3, 2016. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW M2 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| BMW M3 | 201520162017 |
| BMW M4 | 20152016 |