2020-2021 BMW 530I, BMW 540I and others recall: driveshaft
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on February 3, 2021. It covers about 28 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 28
- reported
- Feb 3, 2021
- owners notified
- Mar 24, 2021
- related complaints
- 4
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 number 21V046000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about transmission problems.
2020 BMW 530I2021 BMW 530I2020 BMW 540I2021 BMW 540I2021 BMW 740LI
Questions about recall 21V046000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 BMW 530I, BMW 540I and others driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 21V046000, reported on February 3, 2021, covers about 28 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V046000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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