2011 BMW 3 SERIES Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2011 BMW 3 Series has two recalls, both affecting the drivetrain: loose front driveshaft bolts and a rear driveshaft CV joint that can break, either of which can cause sudden loss of power. Both recalls apply to the powertrain. On xDrive all-wheel-drive models, the front driveshaft attachment bolts may not have been tightened to the correct torque at the factory, which can allow the driveshaft to work loose. On certain vehicles more broadly, the rivet connections holding the rear driveshaft's CV joint together can weaken over time and eventually fracture, cutting drive power to the wheels while the vehicle is moving. Both conditions raise the risk of a crash if the vehicle loses forward propulsion unexpectedly.