Universal Joint problems of the 2013 BMW X5

One problem related to universal joint has been reported for the 2013 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Universal Joint problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2018

Universal joint and drive shaft broke. Per technician at BMW dealership exactly the same as following recall although my VIN is not covered under the recall: recall number 17v138000 recall date 03/02/2017 component power train:driveline:driveshaft driving on a city street when load bang, followed by increasing load noise. Pulled right over. Driveshaft slammed into oil pan causing loss of all oil and hydraulic steering fluid.


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