2012 BMW 740LI Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 BMW 740LI. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 17V067000Feb 2, 20178,752 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint
  Covers: BMW 740LI 2012, 135I 2011–2012, 1 Series M 2011–2012 +7 more

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: 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.

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