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2026 BMW 840I

1 recalls, 0 complaints

26V525000 Aug 12, 2026
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheel... Read more
Consequence
An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged driveshaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service... Read more
27,720 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

BMW 840I - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW 840I across all model years (2019, 2026).

21 Total Recalls
20 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW 840I - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 (current) 1 0
2025 2 0 View
2024 2 5 View
2023 3 0 View
2022 2 10 View
2021 4 0 View
2020 5 5 View
2019 2 0 View

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