2025 BMW 5, 7 Series, i5, i7, M5 Steering Shaft Delivery Stop

BMW has issued a Delivery Stop, identified as SIB 32 02 25, affecting certain 2025 model year vehicles. This measure is in place due to a concern with the BMW steering shaft universal joint. A delivery stop means that affected vehicles cannot be sold or delivered to customers until the necessary repair or inspection has been completed by the dealership.

This specific delivery stop became effective on February 7, 2025. It applies to new, Certified Pre-Owned, and used vehicles that fall within the specified production ranges. The bulletin indicates that additional information regarding the repair procedure will be provided as it becomes available.

Why This Matters: Understanding a Delivery Stop

A delivery stop is a proactive measure taken by a manufacturer to address a potential issue before a vehicle reaches the customer. Unlike a recall, which typically addresses vehicles already on the road, a delivery stop prevents the sale and delivery of new or inventory vehicles until a problem is resolved. For the BMW steering shaft universal joint issue, this ensures that no vehicle with the potential defect is delivered to an owner, prioritizing safety and quality from the outset.

Important Warnings for Dealers and Owners

BMW has issued a clear directive regarding vehicles subject to this delivery stop. It states: "Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Delivery Stop, until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a Delivery Stop."

This instruction is critical. It means that any vehicle identified under SIB 32 02 25 must remain at the dealership or in inventory until the issue with the BMW steering shaft universal joint is fully resolved. Furthermore, no parts related to this issue should be sold or used as replacements if they are also subject to the delivery stop.

What Owners Should Know

If you have ordered a 2025 BMW 5 Series, 7 Series, i5, i7, or M5, or if you are considering purchasing one, it is important to verify its status. Dealerships can check if a vehicle requires this campaign by looking for an "Open" status in systems like AIR, AWP, Campaign Summary, or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry. As of February 8, 2025, affected vehicles can also be found in Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) under ROSS.

At this time, the bulletin does not provide details on the specific repair procedure or the timeline for its availability. BMW has indicated that the bulletin will be updated once additional information is released. Owners or prospective buyers should stay in communication with their BMW dealer for the latest updates regarding the BMW steering shaft universal joint delivery stop.

Next Steps

If you are awaiting delivery of a 2025 BMW model listed above, contact your dealership to confirm if your specific vehicle is affected by SIB 32 02 25. If your vehicle is affected, it will remain at the dealership until the necessary repair is performed. There is no action required from owners at this time other than to await communication from their dealer regarding the resolution of this delivery stop.

Source: NHTSA ID: 11014652