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2017 BMW M3 Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

2 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 18V713000
Report Date: October 11, 2018

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Defect Description:

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.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

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.

~2,661 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 16V653000
Report Date: September 09, 2016

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Defect Description:

BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

~196 vehicles impacted

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