BMW 328D (2015) recall — Power Train
BMW recalls 2015 328D models with potential rear wheel power loss causing crashes. Owners must have transfer case inspected and repaired free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of power to the rear wheels can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the vehicle is parked after a loss of power to the rear wheels and the parking brake is not engaged, unintended rollaway can occur, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2015 328D models due to a risk of losing rear wheel power, which can cause loss of vehicle control and crashes. If parked without the parking brake after this issue, the vehicle may roll away unexpectedly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1247930-bmw-2015-328d-recall-risk-of-crash-from-power-loss.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1247930-bmw-2015-328d-recall-risk-of-crash-from-power-loss · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V185000
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“BMW 2015 328D Recall: Risk of Crash from Power Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1247930-bmw-2015-328d-recall-risk-of-crash-from-power-loss. Based on NHTSA recall #20V185000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V185000).
Why it’s dangerous
The constant-velocity joint that transfers power to the rear wheels can become damaged, causing loss of power to the rear wheels. This may lead to loss of vehicle control during driving or unintended rollaway when parked without the parking brake.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015 BMW 328D models with the specific transfer case issue are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the vehicle loses rear wheel power or rolls away when parked.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2015 BMW 328D has a damaged constant-velocity joint. The recall covers specific 2015 models with transfer case issues.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free inspection and repair of the transfer case.
Get Transfer Case Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace the transfer case if necessary at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the constant-velocity joint and inspect the transfer case, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The constant-velocity joint may become damaged, causing loss of power to the rear wheels, which can lead to crashes or unintended rollaway when parked.
How do I know if my car is affected?
This recall applies to 2015 BMW 328D models with a damaged constant-velocity joint that transfers power to the rear wheels.
What should I do if my car rolls away?
If your vehicle rolls away after losing rear wheel power, contact BMW customer service immediately for assistance.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V185000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 20V185000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the constant-velocity joint and inspect the transfer case, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V185000 (March 26, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.