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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V046000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Published February 4, 2021 · Recall initiated: February 3, 2021

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Recall details

Brand
BMW
Model
530I
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2020 BMW 530I | 2021 BMW 530I | 2020 BMW 540I | 2021 BMW 540I | 2021 BMW 740LI
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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