Bmw recall: Power train
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.
What could happen
A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw M3 2016–2017
- Bmw M4 2016–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V713000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 11, 2018
- Owners notified
- Apr 9, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,661
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 2, 2016 to Sep 30, 2016
- 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: Electrical system Sep 25, 2025
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jul 11, 2024
- Bmw recall: Air bags Apr 24, 2024
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce and more recall: Seat belts Jul 21, 2021
- Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 10, 2021
- Bmw recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 29, 2020
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.