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2025 BMW 8 Series · 2 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-09
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NHTSA Campaign
OEM Recall
Component
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26V525000
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POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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25V644000
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
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The driveshaft is the part that connects your rear wheels to the rest of your vehicle. In some 2022-2026 840i, 540i, and 750e models, the connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential can become damaged, causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connection fails, you could lose power to the rear wheels, making it harder to control your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash. If you park your car and don't use the parking brake, a damaged driveshaft can also cause your vehicle to roll away, potentially leading to a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and repair or replace the driveshaft connection, free of charge. This will ensure your vehicle is safe to drive. You'll receive a notification letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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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.
The starter motor in your vehicle is the part that starts the engine when you turn the key. In certain BMW models, repeated attempts to start the engine can overheat this motor, causing it to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
An overheated starter motor can catch fire, posing a serious risk of an engine compartment fire that could spread to other parts of the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the starter motor with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer and follow the instructions provided. This timing describes the original 2025 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 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.
What is the overall risk grade for the 2025 BMW 8 Series?
The 2025 BMW 8 Series has a risk grade of D. This grade is calculated from 2 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2025 BMW 8 Series have?
The 2025 BMW 8 Series has 2 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2025 BMW 8 Series?
The most severe recall for the 2025 BMW 8 Series is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2025 BMW 8 Series safe to drive?
This model year has 2 recorded safety recalls. 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 2025 BMW 8 Series? (Campaign #26V525000)
The driveshaft is the part that connects your rear wheels to the rest of your vehicle. In some 2022-2026 840i, 540i, and 750e models, the connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential can become damaged, causing problems. If the connection fails, you could lose power to the rear wheels, making it harder to control your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash. If you park your car and don't use the parking brake, a damaged driveshaft can also cause your vehicle to roll away, potentially leading to a crash or injury. Your BMW dealer will inspect and repair or replace the driveshaft connection, free of charge. This will ensure your vehicle is safe to drive. You'll receive a notification letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY recall for the 2025 BMW 8 Series? (Campaign #25V644000)
The starter motor in your vehicle is the part that starts the engine when you turn the key. In certain BMW models, repeated attempts to start the engine can overheat this motor, causing it to malfunction. An overheated starter motor can catch fire, posing a serious risk of an engine compartment fire that could spread to other parts of the vehicle. Your BMW dealer will replace the starter motor with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer and follow the instructions provided. This timing describes the original 2025 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
