2023 Bmw M550i | 2022 Bmw M550i | 2021 Bmw M550i | 2023 Bmw 540i Xdrive | 2022 Bmw 540i Xdrive | 2021 Bmw 540i Xdrive | 2023 Bmw 840i Xdrive | 2022 Bmw 840i Xdrive | 2023 Bmw 540i | 2022 Bmw 540i | 2021 Bmw 540i | 2026 Bmw 840i Xdrive | 2024 Bmw 840i | 2023 Bmw 840i | 2022 Bmw 840i | 2025 Bmw 840i Xdrive | 2024 Bmw 840i Xdrive | 2026 Bmw 840i | 2025 Bmw 840i | 2026 Bmw 750e Xdrive — Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Published August 13, 2026 · Recall initiated: August 12, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V525000, published August 13, 2026 and initiated August 12, 2026. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2023 Bmw M550i | 2022 Bmw M550i | 2021 Bmw M550i | 2023 Bmw 540i Xdrive | 2022 Bmw 540i Xdrive | 2021 Bmw 540i Xdrive | 2023 Bmw 840i Xdrive | 2022 Bmw 840i Xdrive | 2023 Bmw 540i | 2022 Bmw 540i | 2021 Bmw 540i | 2026 Bmw 840i Xdrive | 2024 Bmw 840i | 2023 Bmw 840i | 2022 Bmw 840i | 2025 Bmw 840i Xdrive | 2024 Bmw 840i Xdrive | 2026 Bmw 840i | 2025 Bmw 840i | 2026 Bmw 750e Xdrive — Power train: driveline: driveshaft.
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- M550I
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2023 BMW M550I | 2022 BMW M550I | 2021 BMW M550I | 2023 BMW 540I XDRIVE | 2022 BMW 540I XDRIVE | 2021 BMW 540I XDRIVE | 2023 BMW 840I XDRIVE | 2022 BMW 840I XDRIVE | 2023 BMW 540I | 2022 BMW 540I | 2021 BMW 540I | 2026 BMW 840I XDRIVE | 2024 BMW 840I | 2023 BMW 840I | 2022 BMW 840I | 2025 BMW 840I XDRIVE | 2024 BMW 840I XDRIVE | 2026 BMW 840I | 2025 BMW 840I | 2026 BMW 750E XDRIVE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2023 Bmw M550i | 2022 Bmw M550i | 2021 Bmw M550i | 2023 Bmw 540i Xdrive | 2022 Bmw 540i Xdrive | 2021 Bmw 540i Xdrive | 2023 Bmw 840i Xdrive | 2022 Bmw 840i Xdrive | 2023 Bmw 540i | 2022 Bmw 540i | 2021 Bmw 540i | 2026 Bmw 840i Xdrive | 2024 Bmw 840i | 2023 Bmw 840i | 2022 Bmw 840i | 2025 Bmw 840i Xdrive | 2024 Bmw 840i Xdrive | 2026 Bmw 840i | 2025 Bmw 840i | 2026 Bmw 750e Xdrive — Power train: driveline: driveshaft recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V525000 on August 13, 2026. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: M550I.