CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020-2021 BMW 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles may have output shafts that break at the rear wheels. The shafts can fail because of a heat treatment error made during supplier production. The shafts carry power from the driveshaft to the rear wheels.
A broken output shaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a rollaway if the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not engaged. That increases the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the output shaft(s) free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. You can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and you should check your VIN for open recalls on your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 530i | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| BMW 540i | 20202021 |
| BMW 740LI | 2021 |