Driveline: driveshaftRecall 18V-713 · BMW vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 18V-713 covers 2,661 BMW vehicles for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V713000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.