NHTSA recall campaign

21V046000

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

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5Affected configurations shown28Potential units affected100.0%Latest completion context
ComponentPower Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Report receivedMar 2, 2021
Investigations linked0
Indexed communications sampled0
What can happen

Safety consequence

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.

What fixes it

Official remedy

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 lifecycle

Repair completion history

Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.

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Affected vehicles

Vehicle configurations connected to 21V046000

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.

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