Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The constant-velocity joint is like a flexible elbow that connects your transmission to your wheels. In your 2013-2016 328d xDrive, this joint could become damaged and stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the joint fails, you could lose power to the rear wheels while driving, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. When parked, you might also experience an unintended rollaway if the parking brake isn't engaged, which could lead to a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty joint and inspect the transfer case, fixing it if needed – all for free. You'll receive a notification from BMW, and you should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2020 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 2013-2016 328d xDrive sedans and 2013-2015 328d xDrive station wagon vehicles. The constant-velocity joint which transfers power between the transfer case and the rear drive shaft, may become damaged, possibly resulting in loss of power to the rear wheels.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of power to the rear wheels can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the vehicle is parked after a loss of power to the rear wheels and the parking brake is not engaged, unintended rollaway can occur, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
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