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2025 BMW 8 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 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.
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Other BMW 8 Series 2025 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other BMW 8 Series Years

2026
1 recall
2024
2 recalls
2023
3 recalls
2022
2 recalls
2021
5 recalls
2020
7 recalls
2019
3 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2025 BMW 8 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 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.