2024–2025 BMW I5 EDRIVE40, 540I Xdrive, 760I Xdrive and more recall: Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 24V714000
- Reported
- September 25, 2024
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Part
- Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm
- Vehicles affected
- About 982
What is wrong
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.
Safety 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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
BMW 530I Xdrive (2024, 2025); BMW 540I Xdrive (2024, 2025); BMW 740I Xdrive (2024); BMW 750E Xdrive (2024); BMW 760I Xdrive (2024); BMW I5 EDRIVE40 (2024, 2025); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.
What is 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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.