NHTSA recall,
BMW 840i, 540i, M550i xDrive and 750e xDrive Vehicles
The vehicles may have a damaged driveshaft connection, causing loss of drive power or rollaway.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
BMW of North America, LLC 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 if the parking brake is not applied.
An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash, and a damaged driveshaft can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The recall was reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2026, and owner notification letters were mailed on October 8, 2026. The vehicles are distributed nationwide.
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.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from October 2, 2026.
- 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. You 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.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your BMW affected?
6 models
These models and years may be affected.
- 540I, model years
- 540I Xdrive, model years
- 750E Xdrive, model years
- 840I, model years
- 840I Xdrive, model years
- M550I, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Component
- Transmission or drivetrain defect
- Campaign
- 26V525000
- Vehicles affected
- 36,823
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-525-7417
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