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NHTSA 11028294: Driveshaft noise
Driveshaft noise on B58/N63 engines (2025); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW over-the-air update · NHTSA ID 11028294 · Jan 2026
What it covers
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The right rear drive shaft may not have been manufactured correctly during production and may break. In the event of a fault, you will hear significant noises in the area of the rear axle and the driving performance will be noticeably reduced.
Details
| Bulletin number | NHTSA 11028294 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 11028294 |
| Document IDs filed | InVehicle-InApp-Comm |
| Type | Over-the-air update |
| Date | |
| Models | X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2025 |
| Chassis | G05, G06 |
| Engines | B58, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Power Train |
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.
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