BMW recall 26V525000 - Driveshaft

NHTSA · August 12, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V525000 (Bmw), reported August 12, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 27,720.
• Component: Driveshaft.
• Details as of October 13, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

August 12, 2026

Recalling firm

BMW of North America, LLC

Source ID

26V525000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 392 recall campaigns from BMW of North America, LLC since 2010, 12 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 27,720 vehicles, it is larger than 82% of the 698 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

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.

Consequence

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.

Corrective action

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

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