Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2011 BMW 3 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #2017049
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the rivet connections for the constant velocity (CV) joint of the rear driveshaft may have insufficient durability. Over time, this could cause the CV joint to break, resulting in a loss of propulsion which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will check the production date of the CV joint and, if necessary, replace the CV joint.
869 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026