We read the American register again on 23 October 2026. The defect summary of recall 26V525 no longer matched the copy we held, last confirmed on 16 October 2026. Registers rarely flag their own edits, which is why we compare every read word for word.
Before, as last confirmed on 16 October 2026
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.
After, as read on 23 October 2026
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.
The full notice, with every version we hold: BMW Of recall 26V525. The record to act on: NHTSA campaign 26V525.
Caught by the automatic daily read of the NHTSA register. How we compare versions: methodology.