POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
18V713000 · Oct 2018WHAT’S WRONGBMW 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 RISKA loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
THE FIX (FREE)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.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
16V653000 · Sep 2016WHAT’S WRONGBMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.
THE RISKLoose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
THE FIX (FREE)BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.