BMW 5 SERIES recall: The rear drive shafts may not fulfil the durability requirements
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The rear drive shafts may not fulfil the durability requirements.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. On the affected vehicles one or both output shafts will be replaced.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The rear drive shafts may not fulfil the durability requirements.
The fix
On the affected vehicles one or both output shafts will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 SERIES | 19 Jun 2020 | 1 Jul 2020 | 15 |
| 5 SERIES | 25 Jun 2020 | 29 Jun 2020 | 15 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 29 March 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.