BMW of North America, LLC: Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft (2020 BMW 840I, 2020 BMW 840I XDRIVE, 2021 BMW 540I…)

Company / brand

BMW of North America, LLC

Product

2020 BMW 840I; 2020 BMW 840I XDRIVE; 2021 BMW 540I; 2021 BMW 540I XDRIVE; 2021 BMW 840I; 2021 BMW 840I XDRIVE; 2021 BMW M550I; 2022 BMW 540I; 2022 BMW 540I XDRIVE; 2022 BMW 840I; 2022 BMW 840I XDRIVE; 2022 BMW M550I; 2023 BMW 540I; 2023 BMW 540I XDRIVE; 2023 BMW 840I; 2023 BMW 840I XDRIVE; 2023 BMW M550I; 2024 BMW 750E XDRIVE; 2024 BMW 840I; 2024 BMW 840I XDRIVE; 2025 BMW 750E XDRIVE; 2025 BMW 840I; 2025 BMW 840I XDRIVE; 2026 BMW 750E XDRIVE; 2026 BMW 840I; 2026 BMW 840I XDRIVE

Reason / 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.

What to do (remedy)

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.

Distribution / sold at

Potentially affected: 36823

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2026 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.

Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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