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BMW connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.

NHTSA campaign 18V-713 · Reported October 11, 2018 · 2,661 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW M3 and M4
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2,661
REMEDY
BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the driveline driveshaft. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.

WHY IT MATTERS

A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-713.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2016–2017BMW M3
2016–2017BMW M4

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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