BMW 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.
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the driveline driveshaft. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the output shaft(s), free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-046.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | BMW 530i |
| 2020–2021 | BMW 540i |
| 2021 | BMW 740Li |
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