BMW 2012 135i Recall: CV Joint Breakage Risk
BMW recalls 2011-2012 models with potential CV joint breakage causing loss of propulsion and crash risk. Affected vehicles may need free rear driveshaft replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2011-2012 models where the rear driveshaft CV joint could break, potentially causing loss of propulsion and increasing crash risk. Owners should have the CV joint inspected and replaced if needed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251429-bmw-2012-135i-recall-cv-joint-breakage-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251429-bmw-2012-135i-recall-cv-joint-breakage-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V067000
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“BMW 2012 135i Recall: CV Joint Breakage Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251429-bmw-2012-135i-recall-cv-joint-breakage-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V067000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V067000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear driveshaft CV joint may fatigue and break, leading to loss of propulsion. This could cause the vehicle to lose power while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2011-2012 BMW 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe, 135i Convertible, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, and other specified models are affected. Drivers with these vehicles are most at risk if the CV joint breaks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2011-2012 BMW 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe, 135i Convertible, or other listed models. The recall began April 21, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a dealer inspection for the rear driveshaft CV joint.
Have CV Joint Inspected
Dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and replace it if needed based on production date.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What models are affected by this recall?
2011-2012 BMW 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe, 135i Convertible, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo, and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles.
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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 #17V067000 (February 2, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.