Arrange a BMW Recall Repair
Have your VIN ready. Ask an authorized dealer to confirm your vehicle is affected and whether the free repair is available.
NHTSA campaign: 26V525000
Customer service number in this filing: 1-800-525-7417
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Bring your VIN and recall campaign number. Ask for a repair order confirming completed work. Check any do-not-drive or park-outside instructions in the original filing.
Original NHTSA repair instructions
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.