Recall: Front driveshaft

[bmwx5er]

The same part was used in e70s up to 2013. Last october, I got the DS replaced on my 2012 (mfg 4/2011) as it was showing signs of failure.

[godmans]

has anyone tried to DIY this job as a preventive measure?

[vadim]

Yoou can go to the NHTSA site and query their database against your car's VIN. Mine shows the D/S recall due (+ another for airbag); build date 1-Oct-2010.

Originally Posted by heatmizr

I have read several threads of this issue, has anyone determined what the END DATE is of manufacture dates that had the old / bad driveshaft number? For example, I don't think I have seen any 2012 MY or higher with this issue, am I mistaken?
I just have yet to crawl under the car to see the part number on mine. Build date Feb 2012.

~~ EDIT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

HOLD ON: Just read THIS on the OTHER driveshaft failure thread:

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=58

Recall just officially announced for the driveshafts.

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/06/15/b...shaft-recalls/

Looks like mine is in the clear. Manufactured in Feb of 2011, this is only for X5s build pretty much the middle of 2010

[Gatoferoz25]

My drive shaft snapped in my way home from work can some one help me out with more info about this Recall.
They don't want to cover under WARRANTY they said is to much of a damage involve for a $50 deductible I don't get it, why do we even buy extra warranty so what's the next step to follow up ???
Can someone help plz

[bmwx5er]

Originally Posted by Gatoferoz25

My drive shaft snapped in my way home from work can some one help me out with more info about this Recall.
They don't want to cover under WARRANTY they said is to much of a damage involve for a $50 deductible I don't get it, why do we even buy extra warranty so what's the next step to follow up ???
Can someone help plz

Which year? All E70s from 2011 - 2013 have an 10yr/120K extended warranty from BMW for DS (and any related damage). The 2011s are under a recall. I think you should find a different dealer.

[-c-]

Originally Posted by Gatoferoz25

My drive shaft snapped in my way home from work can some one help me out with more info about this Recall.
They don't want to cover under WARRANTY they said is to much of a damage involve for a $50 deductible I don't get it, why do we even buy extra warranty so what's the next step to follow up ???
Can someone help plz

Yea your dealer ship is clueless, which is normal. They are all covered just have them look it up.

[Gatoferoz25]

Originally Posted by bmwx5er

Which year? All E70s from 2011 - 2013 have an 10yr/120K extended warranty from BMW for DS (and any related damage). The 2011s are under a recall. I think you should find a different dealer.

I have a 2012 x5 50i production day 6/11
I have to go back Tuesday after the Holliday and confront the managers cuze my SA keep saying no coverage

[Gatoferoz25]

Originally Posted by -c-

Yea your dealer ship is clueless, which is normal. They are all covered just have them look it up.

My SA is cool with me but he's under pressure that he's manager said I have aftermarket parts and that's why they don't want to cover it

[-c-]

Originally Posted by Gatoferoz25

My SA is cool with me but he's under pressure that he's manager said I have aftermarket parts and that's why they don't want to cover it

Well they have to prove that your aftermarket equipment caused the failure.

With all the failures documented they would not me able to make it hold in court if it got that far.

But legally they need to prove it caused the failure before they can deny a claim.

Also find a new dealer! Some have no problem with aftermarket stuff.

My mini had 18" wheels on it and my sunroof broke they tried to deny my warranty claim because of the wheels, after pushing them for proof that it caused the issue and mini coopers could be bought with 18" wheels anyhow they lamented and ended up covering everything.

The service director their was a ass hat and was later removed anyway.

[Gatoferoz25]

Originally Posted by -c-

Well they have to prove that your aftermarket equipment caused the failure.

With all the failures documented they would not me able to make it hold in court if it got that far.

But legally they need to prove it caused the failure before they can deny a claim.

Also find a new dealer! Some have no problem with aftermarket stuff.

My mini had 18" wheels on it and my sunroof broke they tried to deny my warranty claim because of the wheels, after pushing them for proof that it caused the issue and mini coopers could be bought with 18" wheels anyhow they lamented and ended up covering everything.

The service director their was a ass hat and was later removed anyway.

Thx for the advice brother looking forward to resolve this issue and move on.
Let's c what they have to say Tuesday when I go back to dealer appreciate ur help

[bmwx5er]

Originally Posted by Gatoferoz25

I have a 2012 x5 50i production day 6/11
I have to go back Tuesday after the Holliday and confront the managers cuze my SA keep saying no coverage

Your SA and dealership are crooks. Find another one. Press them to give the reason for denial in writing.

[Qarban]

I just want to share this thread from another forum:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=922007

Any ///M owners got a letter yet?

[Poppyboy]

Received recall letter today from BMW for my '11 3.5i.

[Gatoferoz25]

:
All this damage ?

[Poppyboy]

Just got mine back today from Knauz BMW in Lake Forest after performing the recall repair. The tech told the SA that my existing front driveshaft looked brand new. Oh well!

[archival]

It just happened to me on a 2013 x5 50i over the weekend.

Unfortunately, I missed the memo on drive shafts - and apparently so did my BMW store because I had them look the vehicle over a few months back when they were handling an unrelated issue just to ensure I was up to date and had no oddball recall (or "pseudo-recall" items still yet to be repaired. With the exception of the airbag recall (that they don't have parts to repair yet), they made it clear I was up to date and good to go... They didn't say a word about potential driveshaft issues.

So imagine my surprise when I was calmly rolling along flat and level at highway speed in my just barely out of warranty BMW when WHAM, it sounded like a gun went off, then all hell broke loose under the vehicle.

The driveshaft broke at the U-joint. It sheared right off and smashed the hell out of the underside of the vehicle, then successfully impaled itself into the transmission (literally embedded itself into the transmission). I've never seen anything like it... Until I googled x5 driveshafts and saw that the u-joint on these things apparently is prone to breaking clean off.

BMW is talking about damage north of thirty thousand dollars (over twenty grand just in parts alone), and possibly more if the engine itself took a beating - he says if it's damaged they'll have to swap the whole motor. It's crazy how much damage this thing did as it swung around down there.

Thankfully, they're covering the whole repair under warranty (I guess they extended the warranty on the driveshaft to 120,000 miles). They assure me the vehicle will be better than new when they're finished with it...

I know BMW is talking about this being an issue on 2011 and older e70 x5, but I'm telling you this - if you have an E70 X5 of any vintage you should probably have BMW check out the driveshaft before you end up stuck in the middle of nowhere with tranny fluid pouring out the bottom of your prized ride...

Here's a picture of the driveshaft:

[007_e350]

I just changed the front drive shaft, pics here

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...3#post20697823

[frankenm]

This sound like a great way to get a new engine ...

[F9T]

Why did the recall campaign for the front driveshaft only apply to X5M vehicles produced between April 5, 2010 and November 20, 2010 (see link below) when there are vehicles produced after November 20, 2010 that have experienced issues?

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/...od_ids=1210769

[RustyX5M]

Originally Posted by infantrytroop22

Why did the recall campaign for the front driveshaft only apply to X5M vehicles produced between April 5, 2010 and November 20, 2010 (see link below) when there are vehicles produced after November 20, 2010 that have experienced issues?

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/...od_ids=1210769

Mine was built after that date though it still uses the old (recalled) driveshaft part number. So far BMW won't acknowledge that fact though...

[heatmizr]

Originally Posted by vadim

Yoou can go to the NHTSA site and query their database against your car's VIN. Mine shows the D/S recall due (+ another for airbag); build date 1-Oct-2010.

I just did look it up, it does NOT list the D/S. One "open recall" listed, being the airbag.
How does this recall list work - does this mean the recall never applied to my VIN, or does it get closed and drop off when the recall/repair is performed?

[badge1]

Originally Posted by heatmizr

I just did look it up, it does NOT list the D/S. One "open recall" listed, being the airbag.
How does this recall list work - does this mean the recall never applied to my VIN, or does it get closed and drop off when the recall/repair is performed?

Same as me. Only open recall shows the airbag. No driveshaft, and no fuel pump...yet.