BMW I5 EDRIVE40, 540I Xdrive +9 more: Steering — arm

Affects BMW I5 EDRIVE40, 540I Xdrive, 760I Xdrive, 530I Xdrive, 750E Xdrive, 740I Xdrive, I5 XDRIVE40, I5 M60 Xdrive, I7 EDRIVE50, I7 XDRIVE60, I7 M70 Xdrive · 2024–2025 — about 982 vehicles.

The hazard

A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational