Are you aware of the Power Train, Driveline Driveshaft recall? I only found out about it today because I went to the Consumer Reports Car Recall site to get more details about the 2nd driver side airbag recall. Owners were supposed to start getting notified in April 2017 about the Power Train, Driveline, Driveshaft recall but I never received a notice and when I put in my VIN number in the NHTSA.gov sight, it didn't list my vehicle as having an open recall which made me wonder if my local dealership falsely submitted that it had been repaired. I have requested a printout of all the work that has been performed on my vehicle from them because my X6 falls within the window and I wasn't ever notified. Here are the details from Consumer Reports Recall Tracker :
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.
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.
What should you do:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
For more information:
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.