BMW recalls nearly 28,000 luxury vehicles over driveshaft flaw that poses rollaway risk
Recall stems from issue with key connection point
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BMW plans to recall 27,720 cars across three model lines over a driveshaft issue that could result in the vehicle rolling away.
The recall impacts vehicles in the luxury car manufacturer's 5 Series, 7 Series, and 8 Series, according to filings made with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall stems from the connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential, which may experience excessive wear over time.
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A BMW 7 Series automobile is seen at the BMW Production Network 2, Gaya Motor production plant in Jakarta, Indonesia. The automaker is issuing a recall for more than 27,000 vehicles across three classes over a driveshaft issue. (Getty Images / Getty Images)
The excessive wear can lead to a loss of power to the rear wheels, which increases the risk of a crash or vehicle rollaway if the vehicle isn't secured by the parking brake.
The notice affects 18,150 5-Series vehicles produced from 2021 to 2023 (540i, 540i xDrive and M550i xDrive), 7,372 8-Series vehicles from 2022 to 2026 (840i and 840i xDrive), and 2,198 750e xDrive models made from 2024 through 2026 (750e xDrive plug-in hybrid).
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A new BMW 7 series automobile is seen at the BMW Production Network 2, Gaya Motor production plant in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Getty Images / Getty Images)
BMW has not received any reports of accidents or injuries related to the drivetrain issue, the notice states.
FOX Business has reached out to the automaker. BMW plans to send notification letters to vehicle owners by Oct. 2.
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BMW dealers have been instructed to perform the recall for affected vehicle owners for free. Technicians will either apply an adhesive to the affected part or replace the driveshaft and rear differential.