BMW of North America, LLC - Loss of Rear Wheel Power from Driveshaft Damage
USBMW of North America, LLC - Loss of Rear Wheel Power from Driveshaft Damage
Recalling Firm: BMW of North America, LLC
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged driveshaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Rear Wheel Power from Driveshaft Damage
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Rear Wheel Power from Driveshaft Damage |
| Nhtsa id | 26V525000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V525000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged driveshaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Potentially affected | 27720 |
| Report received date | 2026-08-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Recalling FirmBMW of North America, LLC
- Risk LevelPOWER TRAIN
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