4Affected configurations shown42Potential units affected97.6%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle would stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
What fixes it
Official remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2016-1
0.0%
2016-2
0.0%
2016-3
0.0%
2016-4
0.0%
2017-1
0.0%
2017-2
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 15V782000
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.