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2012 BMW 7 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
The CV joint in your vehicle is like a flexible elbow that connects your transmission to your wheels. It's designed to absorb stress, but in some 2011-2012 models, it can wear out and break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the CV joint fails, you'll lose power to your wheels, which can make it hard to steer and brake. This could lead to a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the CV joint and replace it if necessary, all at no cost to you. You'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle in for the repair.
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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 7 Series 2012 Recalls

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Other BMW 7 Series Years

2025
3 recalls
2024
5 recalls
2023
11 recalls
2022
2 recalls
2021
9 recalls
2020
9 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
1 recall
2016
1 recall
2015
2 recalls
2014
2 recalls
2013
2 recalls
2011
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
2 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
3 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
2 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2012 BMW 7 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 2012 BMW 7 Series? (Campaign #17V067000)

The CV joint in your vehicle is like a flexible elbow that connects your transmission to your wheels. It's designed to absorb stress, but in some 2011-2012 models, it can wear out and break. If the CV joint fails, you'll lose power to your wheels, which can make it hard to steer and brake. This could lead to a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Your BMW dealer will inspect the CV joint and replace it if necessary, all at no cost to you. You'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle in for the repair.