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Campaign 16V311000

Critical Plain English
ID: #16V311000 MFR: BMW of North America, LLC

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

What Happened
Your vehicle has a driveshaft that connects the engine to the front wheels. It's like a long, flexible rod that helps your car turn and move forward. In your 2011 X5 or X6, there's a joint at the front of the driveshaft that might let water and debris inside, which could damage it.
Risk if Unfixed
If this joint fails while you're driving, your front wheels could stop being driven, making it harder to steer and control your vehicle. If you keep driving with a broken joint, it could damage other parts, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the front driveshaft with a new one, and it will be done at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you'll receive a notification with the schedule for the fix.

Affected Vehicles

2011 BMW X6
2011 BMW X5

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V311000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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