{
  "owners": null,
  "title": "BMW of North America, LLC recall 16V540: BMW M5, BMW M6 (2015)",
  "url": "https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/16v540/",
  "summary": "Recall 16V540: Due to the improper weld, the driveshaft may fracture and fail, causing loss of drive to the rear wheels and a loss of propulsion. Additi...",
  "excerpt": "Bmw M5, Bmw M6, model year 2015. Filed by BMW of North America, LLC and reported to NHTSA on 19 July 2016. 956 vehicles potentially affected. What the notice says BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW M5 sedans manufactured September 4, 2014, through December 4, 2014, 2015 M6 coupes manufactured September 3, 2014, through December 3, 2014, 2015 M6 convertibles manufactured September 8, 2014, through December 4, 2014, and 2015 M6 Gran Coupe … Is your vehicle included? Check with your VIN at NHTSA , or ask a dealer. This page is an independent copy of the notice, kept so you can see what changed after it was published. It is not the authority, and the authority’s own text is the one to act on. CarsMultiverse / Recalls Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on. What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “Due to the improper weld, the driveshaft may fracture and fail, causing loss of drive to the rear wheels and a loss of propulsion. Additionally, if the car is turned off and exited without the parking brake applied, the car may roll. Either…” 16V540 BMW of North America, LLC Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft 19 July 2016 2015-2015 BMW M5, BMW M6 Due to the improper weld, the driveshaft may fracture and fail, causing loss of drive to the rear wheels and a loss of propulsion. Additionally, if the car is turned off and exited without the parking brake applied, the car may roll. Either condition increase",
  "register": {
    "authority": "NHTSA",
    "country": "United States",
    "index": "https://carsmultiverse.com/changed/"
  },
  "datePublished": "2026-08-23T18:34:05+00:00",
  "dateModified": "2026-09-16T11:18:27+00:00",
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "citation": "CarsMultiverse, \"BMW of North America, LLC recall 16V540: BMW M5, BMW M6 (2015)\", https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/16v540/, licensed CC BY 4.0.",
  "note": "CarsMultiverse is an independent record, not a safety authority. To act on a recall, use the official register."
}