Defect Petition · Driveshaft to rear differential connection failure · Opened 2026-09-14 · Open
Investigation
Action number
DP26009
Type
Defect Petition
Open date
2026-09-14
Status
Open
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Affected makes
BMW
Affected components
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Affected model years
2022
Affected (make, year) variants
1
Summary
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received on September 1, 2026 a defect petition dated August 5, 2026, requesting an investigation into an alleged defect in BMW rear differential assemblies. The petitioner alleges Model year (MY) 2022 BMW 540i vehicles are experiencing a sudden mechanical failure that severs the drive connection between the driveshaft and the rear wheels. This defect petition has been opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition. BMW filed Safety Recall 26V525 on August 12, 2026. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11761650.