Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V713000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-10-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V713000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,661
Reported to NHTSA
2018-10-11
Owners notified
2019-04-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW M32017 2016
BMW M42017 2016

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.