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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 17V067📅 Feb 3, 2017

2011–2012 BMW 1 Series M & 2011–2012 BMW 135I + 8 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.

💥 The risk

If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V067000
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
8,752
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Owner phone
1-800-525-7417
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 21, 2017
Built
Jan 17, 2011 – May 31, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V067 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V067?

2011–2012 BMW 1 Series M & 2011–2012 BMW 135I + 8 more. 8,752 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-525-7417.