Recall: Front driveshaft

[BAKZOOM]

Same with me. 2013 X5M. Only the airbag recall.

[-c-]

My front driveshaft failed on my 2012 model year x5 and shaved away some of my transmission. Luckily nothing was damaged except for the trans having a chunk taken out of it.

[ironmanion]

I called up BMW customer care and they updated me that all E70 models from 2011 through 2013 are apparently covered and now have extended warranty for this issue.

We can take our X5 to the dealership and get it checked/replaced without cost.

I was told that the airbags would be ready by Jan 2017 - Takata airbag recall.

[E70'11]

Originally Posted by subbubmw

I called up BMW customer care and they updated me that all E70 models from 2011 through 2013 are apparently covered and now have extended warranty for this issue.

We can take our X5 to the dealership and get it checked/replaced without cost.

I was told that the airbags would be ready by Jan 2017 - Takata airbag recall.

Thanks for the info regarding this

[macming]

My 2011 3.5i had a failed front DS this past weekend as well. The shaft was hanging off the ground by the time I was able to stop the car and there was a big pool of transmission fluid all over the ground.

Thanks to the DS recall, BMW is replacing the DS, the transmission and underbody panels. It would've been a very spendy repair and I'm glad that BMW is going above and beyond in this case.

[JDAURIA]

From xoutpost: Looks like recall starts around April 2017. I'll be bringing my 35d in to my local dealership

Originally Posted by boostedX5SAV

I posted this on another board that had a thread about this but I'll copy and paste it here.

Here is the information from NHTSA's website:
March 2, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V138000
Front Driveshaft Universal Joint may Fail
If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.


NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V138000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 121,737

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC, (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2013 X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2011-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles, and 2011 x6 ActiveHybrid Vehicles. Water and debris may enter the front driveshaft's universal joint, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the joint's failure.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 24, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

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 www.safercar.gov.

8 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE
MODEL
YEAR

BMW X5 2011-2013
BMW X6 2011-2014
BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC 2011
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/201...997.1488825810
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/201...997.1488825810

[MrGermanLover]

2010 X6M not covered under this? Wouldn't it use the same driveshaft as a 2011 model?

[Cunninghamsx5]

I have a 2012 x5 35i that the front drive shaft just broke on last Monday . I was lucky that I was pulling into a gas station when it happend. My transmission on the other hand was not so lucky. Heard it break then the rush of fluid hitting the ground. It knocked a big hole in the side of the trans and broke a ear off the transfer that holds the universal. I called the BMW dealer and asked about replacing it. They said it would be around 14,000. Nothing was said about the recall so I towed it to a shop that was close. (Closest BMW is a 1.5 hour away) Started looking online about the problem and found this forum. Thank God! And yall. Called the dealer back and asked about the recall and they told me to bring it in, they would check it out. So after another tow bill i got a call from my SA, before I even made it home, my front drive shaft and transmission will be replaced under the recall. X5 has 96000 miles. Don't understand how they have been replacing parts for years over this recall but they have not made a point to post it on their Web page by inputting the Vin. It very dangeous. Coulnt imagine if i was on the interstate. Only active recall that show'd for my X was the airbags. They told me the air bag recall would be full filed this summer?

[okyereis]

Thank God your life! That shaft has been a problem and not sure why BMW keeps replacing that one car after the other. Mine broke and at the time i didn't think about contacting BMW about it. Anyhow, they would take care of it I believe.

[Cunninghamsx5]

Originally Posted by okyereis

Thank God your life! That shaft has been a problem and not sure why BMW keeps replacing that one car after the other. Mine broke and at the time i didn't think about contacting BMW about it. Anyhow, they would take care of it I believe.

If you have receipt they may reimburse you. Because of it being a recall item. Did it do aNY other damage.

[Cunninghamsx5]

Trying to add pics of drive shaft and transmission

[greddy91]

Originally Posted by MrGermanLover

2010 X6M not covered under this? Wouldn't it use the same driveshaft as a 2011 model?

Contacted BMW NA and they advised it was not covered. Local shop quoted $1500 for repair.

Eff that noise... $140 on eBay, remove a shield, four male Torx, and grab a crow bar. How is that $1500?

[macming]

The same issue happened to me and my X5 had a broken drive shaft and shattered transmission casing. Thankfully BMW covered the problem under this recall and replaced all broken parts for free.

Now I'm getting an intermittent vibration that violent shakes the front right of the vehicle between 50 - 60 miles/hour. It happens about once every 10 times when I get on the highway. I'm suspecting the issue is due to the front right output shaft. Since this problem never happened before my drive shaft snapped in half, could this incident also break the front output shaft?

[macming]

Originally Posted by greddy91

Contacted BMW NA and they advised it was not covered. Local shop quoted $1500 for repair.

Eff that noise... $140 on eBay, remove a shield, four male Torx, and grab a crow bar. How is that $1500?

The drive shaft retails for $1200, so it's plausible to get a $1500 bill.

[omgboost]

Originally Posted by macming

The drive shaft retails for $1200, so it's plausible to get a $1500 bill.

Where do you see $1,200? The dealer list price is $286.88

https://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/...208605866.html

[macming]

Originally Posted by omgboost

Where do you see $1,200? The dealer list price is $286.88

https://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/...208605866.html

I don't think that's the right part. See post 124 for E70 driveshaft prices. When I looked, it was about this price for my car.

[omgboost]

Originally Posted by macming

I don't think that's the right part. See post 124 for E70 driveshaft prices. When I looked, it was about this price for my car.

I think those prices on post 124 include labor since there's no breakdown between parts and labor.

I got the part number from post 1 and 8 for the driveshafts that broke and got replaced.

[macming]

Originally Posted by omgboost

I think those prices on post 124 include labor since there's no breakdown between parts and labor.

I got the part number from post 1 and 8 for the driveshafts that broke and got replaced.

I think you're correct. I found the part number and it is relatively cheap to via the part. The installation procedure probably is more complicated than using a crow bar and may involve dropping the front diff, but $1100 for labor is still way too much.

[greddy91]

I was quoted $1500... Propshaft was quoted as $1350. Bought one off of eBay for $180. Paying $140 for install.

I've driven the car a total of three days. This will likely be my first and last BMW.

[-c-]

Originally Posted by greddy91

I was quoted $1500... Propshaft was quoted as $1350. Bought one off of eBay for $180. Paying $140 for install.

I've driven the car a total of three days. This will likely be my first and last BMW.

Unfortunately you are the lucky one that has big issues. Even my 120k mile X5 hasn't had this issue. The only big issue This car has had in terms of failure was the transfer case and that was because of uneven tires, cost a grand to fix. Sometimes you win sometimes you loose.

Never use he dealer for fixing an issue if you can't do it yourself use an independent mechanic. They will likely treat you better than any dealer. Which looks like you did.

Funny though normally I am gluten for punishment as I never buy my cars because of reliability. Just off the emotional response it gives me.

[bmwx5er]

$1300 in labor to replace the DS is ridiculous. I convinced my dealer to replace mine as a precautionary measure in 2015, and they did it in less than an hour while I was waiting.

[greddy91]

Confirmed is harder than 4 bolts and pry bar. Exhaust dropped and lower downpipe dropped to make room, but then it went right in.

Now misfire on cylinder 7 and vacuum leaks have risen to call. Not a fan thus far. I traded in an FX45 for this... It started and drove every day.