Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The driveshaft is like a long rod that connects your engine to your rear wheels. In some 2020-2021 BMW models, the part that transfers power from the driveshaft to the wheels (called the output shaft) might break due to a production error.
Risk if Unfixed
If the output shaft breaks, you could lose power while driving, or your vehicle could roll away if you park it without engaging the parking brake, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty output shaft with a new one, and the repair is completely free.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles. The output shafts (left/right) which transfer power from the driveshaft to the rear wheels may break due to a heat treatment error during supplier production.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A broken output shaft can lead to a loss of drive power or a rollaway condition in a parked vehicle (if the parking brake is not engaged), increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the output shaft(s), free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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