BMW (China) Expands Recall of 2,721 Imported 5 Series and 8 Series Vehicles

Recently, BMW (China) Automotive Trading Co., Ltd., in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations on the Administration of the Recall of Defective Automobile Products and the Implementation Measures for the Regulations on the Administration of the Recall of Defective Automobile Products, filed a recall plan with the State Administration for Market Regulation, under recall number S2026M0145V. Effective immediately, the company is recalling certain imported 5 Series vehicles produced between June 17, 2020 and March 12, 2021, totaling 1,482 units; and certain imported 8 Series vehicles produced between June 14, 2019 and March 12, 2021, totaling 1,239 units. This recall involves a total of 2,721 vehicles. For vehicles within the scope of this recall, the longitudinal spline connection between the driveshaft and the rear axle differential may, after prolonged use, develop excessive wear on the spline tooth surfaces. In extreme cases, this can lead to failure of the spline connection, preventing power from being effectively transmitted to the rear axle differential and causing a loss of rear axle power. This recall is an expansion of the recall campaign "BMW (China) Automotive Trading Co., Ltd. Recalls Certain Imported Vehicles" published on September 24, 2026. BMW (China) Automotive Trading Co., Ltd. will, free of charge, inspect the driveshaft model of vehicles within the scope of the recall, and if eligible, further inspect the wear of the longitudinal spline between the driveshaft and the rear axle differential, replacing the driveshaft and/or rear axle differential if necessary; and for all vehicles, apply a special adhesive for bonding and sealing upon reinstallation.