2020-2026 BMW 540I, BMW 540i Xdrive and others recall: driveshaft
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on August 12, 2026. It covers about 39,144 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 39,144
- reported
- Aug 12, 2026
- owners notified
- Oct 8, 2026
- related complaints
- 12
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.
- Risk
- An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged driveshaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- 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 were mailed October 8, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on beginning October 2, 2026.
Recall number 26V525000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 26V525000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2026 BMW 540I, BMW 540i Xdrive and others driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 26V525000, reported on August 12, 2026, covers about 39,144 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V525000?
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 were mailed October 8, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on beginning October 2, 2026.
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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