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2021 BMW 7 Series POWER TRAIN Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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POWER TRAIN Safety Recalls

Critical #21V046000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The driveshaft output shaft in your BMW is like a long rod that sends power from the engine to your rear wheels. In some 2020-2021 models, this part might crack due to a manufacturing error.
Risk if Unfixed
If the output shaft breaks, you could lose power while driving, or your car might roll away if you leave it parked and not engage the parking brake. This could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty output shaft with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2021 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 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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Other BMW 7 Series 2021 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 recalls
ENGINE
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
CHILD SEAT
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other BMW 7 Series Years

2025
3 recalls
2024
5 recalls
2023
11 recalls
2022
2 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
2012
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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2021 FORD Explorer
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2022 FORD Explorer
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2013 FORD Fusion
45 POWER TRAIN recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2021 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:DRIVESHAFT recall for the 2021 BMW 7 Series? (Campaign #21V046000)

The driveshaft output shaft in your BMW is like a long rod that sends power from the engine to your rear wheels. In some 2020-2021 models, this part might crack due to a manufacturing error. If the output shaft breaks, you could lose power while driving, or your car might roll away if you leave it parked and not engage the parking brake. This could lead to a crash. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty output shaft with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2021 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.