BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2021 BMW 540I2023 BMW M550I2022 BMW M550I2021 BMW M550I2023 BMW 540I XDRIVE2022 BMW 540I XDRIVE2021 BMW 540I XDRIVE2023 BMW 840I XDRIVE2022 BMW 840I XDRIVE2023 BMW 540I2022 BMW 540I2026 BMW 840I XDRIVE2024 BMW 840I2023 BMW 840I2022 BMW 840I2025 BMW 840I XDRIVE2024 BMW 840I XDRIVE2026 BMW 840I2025 BMW 840I2026 BMW 750E XDRIVE2025 BMW 750E XDRIVE2024 BMW 750E XDRIVEVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
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.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2021 BMW 540I
- Brand or manufacturer
- BMW
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V525000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety