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2011 BMW 3 Series POWER TRAIN Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for POWER TRAIN issues.

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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
The CV joint is like a flexible elbow that connects your transmission to your wheels, helping you turn and steer. In your 2011-2012 BMW, the CV joint could wear out and break, causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the CV joint fails, your car could lose power and you might not be able to control it, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the CV joint and replace it with a new one, if necessary, at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2017 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #11V476000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's front drivetrain has a critical bolt that might not be tightened properly, which could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If this bolt comes loose, you could lose power to the front wheels, leading to a breakdown and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
BMW will notify you and replace the affected bolt for free at a dealership, starting in October 2011.
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Original — What Happened
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 328I XDRIVE AND 335I XDRIVE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 8, 2011, THROUGH JULY 29, 2011. THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. IF THE BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION, THEY MAY BECOME LOOSE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE BOLTS LOOSEN, IT COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF POWER TO THE FRONT WHEELS AND ULTIMATELY A VEHICLE BREAKDOWN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT ATTACHMENT BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other BMW 3 Series 2011 Recalls

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

Other BMW 3 Series Years

2025
1 recall
2024
3 recalls
2023
4 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
15 recalls
2019
9 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
12 recalls
2013
9 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2010
9 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
6 recalls
2007
7 recalls
2006
11 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
8 recalls
2002
8 recalls
2001
8 recalls
2000
7 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2011 BMW 3 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 2 recorded safety recalls. 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 3 Series? (Campaign #17V067000)

The CV joint is like a flexible elbow that connects your transmission to your wheels, helping you turn and steer. In your 2011-2012 BMW, the CV joint could wear out and break, causing problems. If the CV joint fails, your car could lose power and you might not be able to control it, which could lead to a crash. Your BMW dealer will inspect the CV joint and replace it with a new one, if necessary, at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2017 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

What is the POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT recall for the 2011 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #11V476000)

Your vehicle's front drivetrain has a critical bolt that might not be tightened properly, which could cause problems. If this bolt comes loose, you could lose power to the front wheels, leading to a breakdown and increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify you and replace the affected bolt for free at a dealership, starting in October 2011.