BMW recalls 2020–2026 840i, 2021–2023 540i and M550i, and 2024–2026 750e xDrive cars over damaged driveshaft link
The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, which could cause a sudden loss of power to the rear wheels or let the car roll away if the parking brake is not applied.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the connection and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential as needed, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Product
- BMW 840i Xdrive, 540i Xdrive, 750e Xdrive and 3 more 2020–2026
- Company
- BMW of North America, LLC
- 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.
- Units
- 39,144 vehicles
- Owner notification
- October 8, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 12, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V525000
- Model years: 2020–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Corrective 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 were mailed October 8, 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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