BMW of North America, LLC has issued a safety recall affecting approximately 27,720 vehicles. The recall was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on August 12, 2026 under campaign number 26V525000.
The Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 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.
The Risk
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.
The Remedy
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 are expected to be mailed October 2, 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.
Affected Vehicles
- 2021–2023 BMW 540I
- 2021–2023 BMW 540I Xdrive
- 2024–2026 BMW 750E Xdrive
- 2022–2026 BMW 840I
- 2022–2026 BMW 840I Xdrive
- 2021–2023 BMW M550I
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V525000
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