BMW 530I, 540I, 740LI: Driveshaft

Date

Feb. 3, 2021

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 530I (2020, 2021); BMW 540I (2020, 2021); BMW 740LI (2021)

Component

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles. The output shafts (left/right) which transfer power from the driveshaft to the rear wheels may break due to a heat treatment error during supplier production.

Potentially affected

28

What can happen

A broken output shaft can lead to a loss of drive power or a rollaway condition in a parked vehicle (if the parking brake is not engaged), increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the output shaft(s), free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

March 24, 2021

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Output Shaft · Output Shaft · 5 Series – Left (8664049), 7 Series – Right (8639474)

Recall number

21V046000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.