Front Driveshaft Broken

bmwarg · 09-13-2015, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gc9538

Took delivery of a 2012 X5 and 24 hours later the front driveshaft came apart wasting the transmission, transfer case and twisted the skid plate like it was make from a soda can. Dealer said they have never had this happen before. That may be correct for that dealer but sounds like a design flaw. Some $19k in repairs later I am enjoying the car and have some comfort in knowing I have 2 years of warranty on the replaced parts.

I'm curious, did you drive it for a bit for it to waste the transmission? I'm surprised that I've seen a few people mention that the transmission had to be replaced. Mine was not replaced but they did add 1 quart of transmission oil.

djrabbi · 09-14-2015, 11:15 AM

This is under a new warranty apparently for 10YR/120K. I just got a letter from BMW

rusty_g80 · 10-04-2015, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by djrabbi

This is under a new warranty apparently for 10YR/120K. I just got a letter from BMW

Does it also cover any part that is damaged by the drive shaft (like transmission when the failure happens while driving on the highway)?

larryv · 10-04-2015, 12:33 PM

My service adviser told me that anything damaged due the the drive shaft failure would be covered. Mine broke on the freeway and i just needed the drive shaft. Some here have had major damage ie: trans and everything was replaced by BMW.

mastek · 10-04-2015, 04:06 PM

How do i find out if my 07/2012 x5d has the old driveshaft?

yoandry · 10-05-2015, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mastek

How do i find out if my 07/2012 x5d has the old driveshaft?

Get under the car, driver side and look for the part number.
Old: 26207597649
New: 26208605866

Or call your SA to get a full service report.

dudezi · 10-05-2015, 11:25 AM

26208605866 is $345 at ebay, for peace of mind, is it worth to spend the $ replace it yourself?

yoandry · 10-05-2015, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dudezi

26208605866 is $345 at ebay, for peace of mind, is it worth to spend the $ replace it yourself?

Go first to the dealer to do an inspection on it. If it needs to be replace they will do it at not cost. Get in mind not all dealers work the same and some will give you some troubles to do it.

PAX5 · 10-05-2015, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dudezi

26208605866 is $345 at ebay, for peace of mind, is it worth to spend the $ replace it yourself?

That's cheap!

I'm surprised ... is it used?

Capnhook · 10-05-2015, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dudezi

26208605866 is $345 at ebay, for peace of mind, is it worth to spend the $ replace it yourself?

Why spend the $$ on something that IS covered for 10yrs/120K miles by BMW?

yoandry · 10-06-2015, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Capnhook

Why spend the $$ on something that IS covered for 10yrs/120K miles by BMW?

Exactly. Go to ur sa and get it replace it.

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