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2016 BMW M4 POWER TRAIN Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for POWER TRAIN issues.

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POWER TRAIN Safety Recalls

Critical #18V713000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The driveshaft is like a long rod that helps transfer power from your transmission to the wheels of your car. In some 2016-2017 BMW M3, M4, and M4 GTS models, the connection between the driveshaft and the flange could break.
Risk if Unfixed
If this connection fails, your vehicle could lose power and stall, making it harder to control, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the driveshaft with a new one, free of charge, as soon as you get the recall notice. This repair is on the house, so don't hesitate to schedule it with your dealer.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #15V782000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The driveshaft in your M3 or M4 is like a long, flexible rod that connects your transmission to your rear wheels. The part that connects these two rods, called the slip-joint, might not have enough grease in it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the slip-joint fails, your rear wheels could lose power, causing your vehicle to stop moving. This increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the driveshaft and replace it if necessary, all at no cost to you. They'll contact you when it's time to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 M4 Convertible vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to August 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft with a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease. As a result, the slip-joint may fail over time.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle would stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other BMW M4 2016 Recalls

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Other BMW M4 Years

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1 recall
2021
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2020
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2019
1 recall
2018
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2017
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2015
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