BMW of North America, LLC: Loss of Rear Wheel Power from Driveshaft Damage (26V525000)
BMW of North America, LLC: Loss of Rear Wheel Power from Driveshaft Damage (26V525000). Its units affected of 39,144 is above the median of 533 (85th percentile). Dated 85 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 30/100. As of 2026-11-04, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 39,144 · 85th percentile of 875 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 73.4x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Subject | Loss of Rear Wheel Power from Driveshaft Damage |
| NHTSA ID | 26V525000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Units potentially affected | 39144 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway. |
| Consequence | An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged driveshaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026. |
| units affected percentile | 85th of 875 (median 533, 73.4x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-08-12
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-04
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:12:01 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: BMW of North America, LLC and 786 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 786
- BMW of North America, LLC's units affected: 85th percentile of 875 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $157,200 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
30 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 39,144 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for BMW of North America, LLC?
BMW of North America, LLC recall 26V525000: Loss of Rear Wheel Power from Driveshaft Damage, 39,144 units.
How does BMW of North America, LLC compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 39,144 sits in the upper half (85th percentile) of 875 records; the median is 533. It is 85 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 30/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
BMW of North America, LLC vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW of North America, LLC | Vehicle | 39,144 | 85th | 2026-08-12 |
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 42,784 | 86th | 2026-06-30 |
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 44,963 | 86th | 2026-06-09 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 61,711 | 88th | 2026-05-07 |
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