Recall 24V714000: 2024–2025 BMW 530I Xdrive, 2024–2025 BMW 540I Xdrive, 2024 BMW 740I Xdrive +8 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 25, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 982
- Models
- 11
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may break requiring a greater steering effort to control the vehicle.
The risk
A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. 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 nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2024 BMW 530I Xdrive
- 2025 BMW 530I Xdrive
- 2024 BMW 540I Xdrive
- 2025 BMW 540I Xdrive
- 2024 BMW 740I Xdrive
- 2024 BMW 750E Xdrive
- 2024 BMW 760I Xdrive
- 2024 BMW I5 EDRIVE40
- 2025 BMW I5 EDRIVE40
- 2024 BMW I5 M60 Xdrive
- 2025 BMW I5 M60 Xdrive
- 2025 BMW I5 XDRIVE40
- 2024 BMW I7 EDRIVE50
- 2024 BMW I7 M70 Xdrive
- 2024 BMW I7 XDRIVE60
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V714000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Nov 22, 2024
- Components
- Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm (Steering)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology