BMW of North America, LLC: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
BMW of North America, LLC reported this defect to federal regulators on Aug 12, 2026 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 36,823. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2026 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 were mailed October 8, 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.
26 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW 750e Xdrive | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 BMW 840i | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 BMW 840i Xdrive | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 BMW 750e Xdrive | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 BMW 840i | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 BMW 840i Xdrive | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 BMW 750e Xdrive | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 BMW 840i | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 BMW 840i Xdrive | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 BMW 540i | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 BMW 540i Xdrive | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 BMW 840i | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 BMW 840i Xdrive | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 BMW M550i | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 BMW 540i | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 BMW 540i Xdrive | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 BMW 840i | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 BMW 840i Xdrive | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 BMW M550i | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 BMW 540i | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 BMW 540i Xdrive | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 BMW 840i | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 BMW 840i Xdrive | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 BMW M550i | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 BMW 840i | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 BMW 840i Xdrive | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 26V525000.
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