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SevereNHTSA·17V067000·Announced 2017-02-02

BMW Recalls 2011-2012 Models for Rear Driveshaft CV Joint Defect

BMW is recalling specific 2011-2012 models because the rear driveshaft CV joint may break, causing loss of propulsion and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 CV joint) that can cause loss of propulsion 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 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe, 135i Convertible, Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo, 740i, and 740Li vehicles. The recall involves a total of 8,752 vehicles.

The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break. If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may experience a loss of propulsion, which increases the risk of a crash.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, replace it free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. 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 335I, Z4, 335D, 535I
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
8,752

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 (10)

  • 335I
  • Z4
  • 335D
  • 535I
  • 135I
  • 740LI
  • 740I
  • 550I GRAN TURISMO
  • 535I GRAN TURISMO
  • 1 SERIES M

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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