NHTSA Recall 17V067000: Constant velocity joint (power train)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,752 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the BMW 1 Series M.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V067000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT |
| Report received | February 2, 2017 |
| Owner notification | April 21, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.
Safety risk
If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V067000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 1 Series M | 2011, 2012 |
| BMW 135I | 2011, 2012 |
| BMW 335D | 2011 |
| BMW 335I | 2011 |
| BMW 535I | 2011 |
| BMW 535I Gran Turismo | 2011 |
| BMW 550I Gran Turismo | 2011 |
| BMW 740I | 2012 |
| BMW 740LI | 2012 |
| BMW Z4 | 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.