The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V782000·Announced 2015-11-23

BMW Recalls M3 and M4 Vehicles for Driveshaft Defect

BMW is recalling 2015-2016 M3 and M4 vehicles because a driveshaft slip-joint may lack grease, potentially causing loss of power and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveshaft) that can cause loss of power and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan, M4 Coupe, and M4 Convertible vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between May 29, 2015, and September 11, 2015. The recall involves a driveshaft with a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease.

If the slip-joint fails over time, the vehicle may lose power to the rear axle and stop moving. This loss of power increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW M3, M4
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
42

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • M3
  • M4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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