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2023 BMW 5 Series POWER TRAIN Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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POWER TRAIN Safety Recalls

Critical #26V525000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The driveshaft in your vehicle is like a long metal rod that connects the transmission to the rear wheels, helping your vehicle move. In some 2022-2026 and 2021-2023 BMW models, the connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential might become damaged, causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connection fails, your rear wheels could lose power while you're driving, increasing the risk of a crash. If you're not parked on a slope or don't have the parking brake on, a damaged driveshaft could also make your vehicle roll away, raising the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check the driveshaft and rear differential connection, and make any necessary repairs or replacements — free of charge. This repair should be done as soon as you get the recall notice, and you can contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged driveshaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
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Other BMW 5 Series 2023 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls

Other BMW 5 Series Years

2025
4 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
7 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
7 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
6 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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2013 FORD Fusion
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2023 BMW 5 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:DRIVESHAFT recall for the 2023 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #26V525000)

The driveshaft in your vehicle is like a long metal rod that connects the transmission to the rear wheels, helping your vehicle move. In some 2022-2026 and 2021-2023 BMW models, the connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential might become damaged, causing problems. If the connection fails, your rear wheels could lose power while you're driving, increasing the risk of a crash. If you're not parked on a slope or don't have the parking brake on, a damaged driveshaft could also make your vehicle roll away, raising the risk of a crash or injury. Your BMW dealer will check the driveshaft and rear differential connection, and make any necessary repairs or replacements — free of charge. This repair should be done as soon as you get the recall notice, and you can contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.