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Recall 24V-714

BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2024 to 2025 BMW 530I Xdrive and 10 other models: Steering (linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm).

At a glance

Campaign number
24V-714
Reported
September 25, 2024
Vehicles affected
982 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may break requiring a greater steering effort to control the vehicle.

The risk

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

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles