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Campaign 17V067 Posted February 2, 2017 8,752 units

2011-2012 BMW 1/3/5/7/Z4 Recall 17V067: CV Joint Defect

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 17V067 covers 8,752 2011-2012 BMW vehicles for rear driveshaft CV joint fatigue. Repair is free at any franchised BMW dealer.

BMW is recalling 8,752 2011-2012 335I, Z4, and other BMW models under recall 17V067 because the rear driveshaft CV joint can fatigue and break. A broken joint can cause loss of propulsion and increase crash risk; the BMW dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on these 2011-2012 BMW vehicles sits in the driveline between the transmission path and the rear wheels. It lets the driveshaft transfer engine power while handling angle changes as the rear suspension moves. The joint has to stay tight under repeated load every time the car accelerates or slows.

On affected vehicles, the CV joint was built with rivet connections that do not have enough fatigue strength. Repeated driveline load can weaken those rivets until the joint breaks. If that happens, the driveshaft can no longer pass power smoothly through the rear driveline, and the recall repair addresses that failed joint.

Before failure, the driver will first hear noise from the area of the CV joint. Over time, that noise gets louder and vibration increases, which are the warning signs BMW identified for this defect.

Who's affected?

Spans 10 BMW model lines across the 2011 and 2012 model years, all tied to the same driveline constant velocity joint.

2011 BMW 335I driveline
2011 BMW Z4 driveline
2011 BMW 335D driveline
2011 BMW 535I driveline
2012 BMW 135I driveline
Units affected8,752

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.

What's the safety risk?

A CV joint failure can leave the vehicle without propulsion and increase crash risk. Noise near the CV joint is the first sign, followed by stronger noise and vibration over time. Treat those symptoms as a reason to schedule service soon and avoid long trips until inspected. Repair will be free at any franchised BMW dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2012 BMW 335I, Z4, 335D, 535I, 135I, 740LI, 740I, 550I Gran Turismo, 535I Gran Turismo, or 1 Series M is included in this recall.
  2. Wait for BMW's owner notice if you have not received one, then keep it with your service paperwork.
  3. Contact a franchised BMW dealer and ask for the rear driveshaft CV joint inspection and free replacement if the joint's production date requires it.
  4. Reference recall number 17V067 when you call the dealer.
  5. Drive cautiously until the inspection is complete, and pull over safely if the vehicle loses propulsion.

What happens at the repair

BMW has identified the dealer repair for the rear driveshaft CV joint. At the dealer, a BMW technician will inspect the CV joint and check its production date. If the part is included, the technician will replace it. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. BMW has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for a related rear driveshaft CV joint repair, contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 and ask how to submit documentation under that plan.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

February 2, 2017 NHTSA published the recall
February 3, 2017 Dealer notification began
March 27, 2017 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
April 21, 2017 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 17V067?

Recall 17V067 covers 8,752 2011-2012 BMW vehicles with a rear driveshaft CV joint that can fatigue and break. If the joint breaks, the vehicle can lose propulsion, increasing crash risk. BMW dealers will inspect the joint and replace it for free when required.

What should I do if my 2011-2012 BMW is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 17V067. If it is, contact a franchised BMW dealer and ask for the rear driveshaft CV joint inspection. Reference recall number 17V067 when you call. The dealer repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and BMW will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and replace it for free when the joint production date requires replacement.

What is the safety risk in recall 17V067?

The safety risk is loss of propulsion if the rear driveshaft CV joint breaks. That loss of drive power can increase crash risk, especially in traffic. BMW's remedy is a dealer inspection of the CV joint and free replacement when required.

What if I bought my BMW used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific BMW is included, then call a franchised BMW dealer and reference recall number 17V067.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V067000
BMW customer service1-800-525-7417
NHTSA recall #17V067
NHTSA recall # (full)17V067000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →