The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V714000·Announced 2024-09-25

BMW Recalls 2024-2025 Models Due to Steering Spindle Breakage Risk

BMW is recalling specific 2024-2025 models because the steering spindle may break, increasing steering effort and crash risk. Dealers will replace the joint free of charge.

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 (steering spindle breakage) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70 xDrive vehicles. The recall affects 982 vehicles in total.

The defect involves the steering spindle, which may break. If this occurs, it requires a greater steering effort to control the vehicle. A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. 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 530I XDRIVE, I5 EDRIVE40, 540I XDRIVE, 760I XDRIVE
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
982

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 (11)

  • 530I XDRIVE
  • I5 EDRIVE40
  • 540I XDRIVE
  • 760I XDRIVE
  • 750E XDRIVE
  • 740I XDRIVE
  • I5 XDRIVE40
  • I5 M60 XDRIVE
  • I7 EDRIVE50
  • I7 XDRIVE60
  • I7 M70 XDRIVE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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