CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.
- Risk
- If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. 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
A constant velocity (CV) joint in the rear driveshaft can fatigue and break on certain BMW vehicles. If the joint fails, the vehicle may lose propulsion, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, replace it at no cost to the owner. Owners will be notified by BMW. If you have questions, you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. You should also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 1 Series M | 20112012 |
|---|---|
| BMW 135i | 20112012 |
| BMW 335d | 2011 |
| BMW 335i | 2011 |
| BMW 535i | 2011 |
| BMW 535i Gran Turismo | 2011 |
| BMW 550i Gran Turismo | 2011 |
| BMW 740i | 2012 |
| BMW 740LI | 2012 |
| BMW Z4 | 2011 |