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2011 BMW 1 Series POWER TRAIN Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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POWER TRAIN Safety Recalls

Critical #17V067000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear driveshaft may have a faulty constant velocity (CV) joint that can break, which is a part that connects the transmission to the wheels.
Risk if Unfixed
If the CV joint breaks, your vehicle might lose power and this could increase the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
BMW will notify you and replace the CV joint for free. The dealership will inspect the joint and replace it if it needs to be done, and this service is completely free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Other BMW 1 Series 2011 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 recalls
AIR BAGS
2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls

Other BMW 1 Series Years

2013
3 recalls
2012
7 recalls
2010
7 recalls
2009
6 recalls
2008
6 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2011 BMW 1 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT recall for the 2011 BMW 1 Series? (Campaign #17V067000)

Your vehicle's rear driveshaft may have a faulty constant velocity (CV) joint that can break, which is a part that connects the transmission to the wheels. If the CV joint breaks, your vehicle might lose power and this could increase the risk of an accident. BMW will notify you and replace the CV joint for free. The dealership will inspect the joint and replace it if it needs to be done, and this service is completely free of charge.