BMW 530I 2021: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V046000

Make Model Year
BMW 530I 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-03-24 2021-02-03 2021-02-04

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 28

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

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.