BMW M3, M4 (2016-2017): Power train
Recall 18V713000 · Oct 11, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC
2,661
vehicles affected
2,661
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V713000
- Date
- Oct 11, 2018
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 2,661
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Driveline > Driveshaft
- Model years
- 2016-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.
What can happen
A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V713000?
2 models: BMW M3 (2016-2017), BMW M4 (2016-2017), about 2,661 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V713000?
BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What can happen?
A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.