BMW recall: Driveshaft universal joint may break
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Due to insufficient strength the front universal joint in the rear front universal joint of the rear prop shaft may fail.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicle replace the universal joint with a modified version
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Due to insufficient strength the front universal joint in the rear front universal joint of the rear prop shaft may fail.
The fix
On affected vehicle replace the universal joint with a modified version
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| X1 | 30 Dec 2010 | 29 Apr 2011 | 10,849 |
| 5 SERIES | 30 Dec 2010 | 29 Apr 2011 | 10,849 |
| 6 SERIES | 30 Dec 2010 | 29 Apr 2011 | 10,849 |
| 7 SERIES | 30 Dec 2010 | 29 Apr 2011 | 10,849 |
| 1 SERIES | 30 Dec 2010 | 29 Apr 2011 | 10,849 |
| 1 SERIES | 20 Dec 2010 | 29 Apr 2011 | 10,849 |
| 3 SERIES | 30 Dec 2010 | 29 Apr 2011 | 10,849 |
| Z4 | 30 Dec 2010 | 29 Apr 2011 | 10,849 |
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 11 April 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.