BMW launches major recall: Defective part can affect steering
BMW is recalling around 22,000 vehicles. A defective part can hinder steering.
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BMW has to recall around 22,00 vehicles from the 5 Series and 7 Series model series to workshops worldwide. A faulty double universal joint could break and affect steering.
The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) reports that 21,955 5 and 7 series cars worldwide are affected. “Auto Motor und Sport” reports that these were produced between June and September 2024. In Germany, the recall affects 4,950 vehicles.
Affected are the 5 Series Sedan (G60), the 5 Series Touring (G61), the M5 Sedan (G90), the M5 Touring (G99) as well as the 7 Series Sedan (G70) and G73. Only one vehicle, the BMW M5 Touring (G90) and the BMW 7 Series Security Sedan (G73), is affected.
Recall from BMW: Defective part can affect the steering
Accidents due to these problems have not yet been reported. The double universal joint is checked in the workshops and replaced if necessary.
The owners of the affected vehicles will be informed via the KBA and asked to come to the workshops. Depending on the model, replacing the part takes between 30 minutes and 5.5 hours.
The recall is running at KBA under the reference number 14353R, BMW has given the campaign the code 0032660300. A hotline for customers has been set up on +49 (0)89 1250 16175.
