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NHTSA 10242967: Driveshaft inspection

Driveshaft inspection on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2023); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10242967 · Sep 2023

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Find it on NHTSA.gov →

Details

Bulletin numberNHTSA 10242967
NHTSA ID10242967
Document IDs filedMCAS4023
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, 230i, 240i, 3 Series, 330e, 330i, 430i, 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 740i, 760i, 840i, ALPINA XB7, I4, I7, I7 M70, IX, M2, M235i, M240i, M3, M340i, M4, M440i, M5, M550i, M8, M850i, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, XM, Z4
Model years2023
ChassisG01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G09, G14, G15, G16, G20, G21, G22, G23, G26, G29, G30, G31, G42, G70, G80, G81, G82, G83, G87, F39, F44, F90, F91, F92, F93, F97, F98, I20, U11
EnginesB46/B48, B47, B57, B58, Electric, N63, S58, S63, S68
Component (NHTSA)Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.

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