Is the 2012 BMW 135i safe to drive?

The 2012 BMW 135i has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 17V067000

Critical Plain English 2017-02-02

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT

What Happened

The CV joint is like a flexible elbow that connects your transmission to your wheels. In your 2011-2012 BMW, this joint could weaken and break.

Risk if Unfixed

If the CV joint fails, your vehicle could lose power and become difficult to control, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will inspect the CV joint and replace it if necessary, free of charge.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V067000. 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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