Bmw recall: Power train
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 X5 xDrive 35i, xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to November 20, 2010, 2011 X5 xDrive35d diesel vehicles manufactured April 7, 2010, to November 20, 2010, and 2011 X6 Active Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 15, 2010, to November 17, 2010. The affected vehicles have a front driveshaft universal joint that may not seal out water and debris from getting in and damaging the joint, which could lead to its failure.
What could happen
If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw X5 2011
- Bmw X5 Diesel Sav 2011
- Bmw X6 2011
- Bmw X6 Activehybrid Sac 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V311000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 17, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jul 8, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 21,493
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 15, 2010 to Nov 17, 2010
- Part
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jan 15, 2020
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jan 15, 2020
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 18, 2018
- Bmw recall: Power train Mar 2, 2017
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 17, 2016
- Bmw recall: Air bags May 25, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.