Spindle: armRecall 24V-714 · BMW vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 24V-714 covers 982 BMW vehicles for a spindle: arm problem, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V714000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may break requiring a greater steering effort to control the vehicle.
The risk
A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.