2011 Bmw X5 | 2011 Bmw X6 | 2012 Bmw X5 | 2012 Bmw X6 | 2014 Bmw X6 | 2013 Bmw X6 | 2013 Bmw X5 | 2011 Bmw X6 Activehybrid Sac — Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Published March 6, 2017 · Recall initiated: March 2, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V138000, published March 6, 2017 and initiated March 2, 2017. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2011 Bmw X5 | 2011 Bmw X6 | 2012 Bmw X5 | 2012 Bmw X6 | 2014 Bmw X6 | 2013 Bmw X6 | 2013 Bmw X5 | 2011 Bmw X6 Activehybrid Sac — Power train: driveline: driveshaft.
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC, (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2013 X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2011-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles, and 2011 x6 ActiveHybrid Vehicles. Water and debris may enter the front driveshaft's universal joint, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the joint's failure.
What to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 BMW X5 | 2011 BMW X6 | 2012 BMW X5 | 2012 BMW X6 | 2014 BMW X6 | 2013 BMW X6 | 2013 BMW X5 | 2011 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Bmw X5 | 2011 Bmw X6 | 2012 Bmw X5 | 2012 Bmw X6 | 2014 Bmw X6 | 2013 Bmw X6 | 2013 Bmw X5 | 2011 Bmw X6 Activehybrid Sac — Power train: driveline: driveshaft recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V138000 on March 6, 2017. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC, (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2013 X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2011-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles, and 2011 x6 ActiveHybrid Vehicles. Water and debris may enter the front driveshaft's universal joint, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the joint's failure.
What should I do if I have this product?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: X5.