BMW F10 driveshaft recall and rear-end vibration
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What does the F10/F11 driveshaft recall cover?
The campaign covers the rear flex disc (Gelenkscheibe) of the driveshaft. If part number 7605629 ends in 01 or 02, the disc is replaced; with the ending 03 it may stay. If the ending cannot be read, the disc is replaced. A disc made of rubber is fine.
Where is the driveshaft part number found?
The part number is on the driveshaft, hidden under the panels and the tube, so reading it requires lifting the car. A BMW dealer can check the status of the campaign and replace the disc.
Does replacing the driveshaft bearing fix the rear-end vibration?
Not always. There are many other causes for the vibration: loose rear shock absorbers, worn rear subframe rubber bushings (four mounting points), the gearbox mount and seized rear brakes. The installation depth of the driveshaft's front bearing must be set correctly, otherwise the driveshaft may rumble.
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