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SevereNHTSA·20V185000·Announced 2020-03-26

BMW Recalls 328d Vehicles for Driveline Joint Defect

BMW is recalling 2013-2016 328d xDrive vehicles because a driveline joint may fail, causing loss of rear power 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 in the driveline that can lead to loss of vehicle control and unintended rollaway, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2013-2016 328d xDrive sedans and 2013-2015 328d xDrive station wagons. The recall involves a constant-velocity joint that transfers power between the transfer case and the rear drive shaft. This component may become damaged, which can result in a loss of power to the rear wheels.

A loss of power to the rear wheels can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked after losing rear power and the parking brake is not engaged, unintended rollaway can occur, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the constant-velocity joint and inspect the transfer case, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. 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 328D
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Driveline
Hazard
Affected units
8,536

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 (1)

  • 328D

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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