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Recall 17V-067: 2011–2012 BMW 1 Series M, 2011–2012 BMW 135i and 8 more

BMW of North America, LLC recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Feb 2, 2017, covering about 8,752 vehicles.

NHTSA number
17V-067
Report date
Feb 2, 2017
Vehicles affected
8,752
Owners notified
Apr 21, 2017

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.

The risk

If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
ComponentPower Train › Driveline › Constant Velocity Joint
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number17V067000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
BMW 1 Series M2011, 2012All years
BMW 135i2011, 2012All years
BMW 335d2011All years
BMW 335i2011All years
BMW 535i2011All years
BMW 535i Gran Turismo2011All years
BMW 550i Gran Turismo2011All years
BMW 740i2012All years
BMW 740LI2012All years
BMW Z42011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 17V-067?

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.

How is recall 17V-067 fixed?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.