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Bmw X5 Front Prop Shaft Recall

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March 16, 2026

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BMW Group is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective March 2, 2017) involving the front driveshaft in certain Model Year 2011 - 2014 BMW X5, X6, and X6 ActiveHybrid SAV models. The E70 recall was because they were all made by the same job shop using defective procedures, not a BMW fault. BMW E70 X5 xDrive35d SAV / Repair Manuals and Technical Data / 26 Propeller shaft / 26 20 Front propshaft /.

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I should have mentioned this note: it is apparent to me why they have issues with the 2009 and up driveline, it is much lighter around the u joints. XBimmers.com BMW X6 Forum X5 Forum > BMW X5 Forums > General BMW X5 (E70) and X5M Forum (2006-2013) Recall: Front driveshaft. Hi, The propshaft U-join failed on my 2014 X5 530 last year (end of October 2022) causing damage and had to have a replacement gearbox and new propshaft fitted.

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9 months on from that, it's happened again today, driving at slow speed, with no prior warning at all! The garage that did the. BMW X5 and X6 Forum (F15/F16) > BMW X5 (F15) and BMW X6 (F16) Forum > BMW X5 and X6 (F15/F16) Forum Anyone have their driveshaft blow out? Any recalls? Please check your submission and try again, or contact BMW Customer Relations and Services at (800) 525-7417.

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Recalls issued prior to 1999 are not included in search results. What Causes BMW X5 E70 Front Propshaft Failure The front propshaft universal joints in affected BMW X5 models suffer from manufacturing defects that make them susceptible to water and debris infiltration. These components were produced out-of-specification, creating gaps that allow moisture to penetrate the sealed joint housing.

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Discover common front drive shaft problems in the BMW X5, their causes, symptoms, and essential maintenance tips. Safety Recall 17V-138 Model Year 2011-2014 BMW X5 SAV, X6 SAC, X6 ActiveHybrid Front Driveshaft Part 573 Chronology 2 Mar 2017 (Rev.1- 25 May 2017) Please refer to BMW's May 13, 2016 Part 573 report assigned NHTSA Recall ID 16V.

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