BMW Rear Differential Control Module / Unit 5A11E72

OEM Part #: 5A11E72

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This rear differential control module is designed for precise power distribution in various BMW models, enhancing vehicle handling and stability. Commonly found on models such as the 230i, M850i, X4, and M5 from 2018-2025, this module plays a crucial role in optimizing performance. It replaces faulty units that may lead to uneven power delivery, ensuring seamless operation. Programming is required for installation. Known compatible part numbers include 33605A11E72, 33605A533E1, and 33609468968. This part fits a range of body styles, including coupe, sedan, and xDrive variants, solidifying its versatility across the BMW lineup.

Specifications

Specifications for Rear Differential Control Module / Unit 5A11E72
Fits Vehicle Model230i, 230i xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 330i, 330i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 840i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, Alpina XB7, M2, M240i, M240i xDrive, M3, M340i, M340i xDrive, M4, M440i, M440i Gran Coupe, M440i xDrive, M440i xDrive Gran Coupe, M5, M550i xDrive, M8, M8 Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, Z4
Fits Vehicle MakeBMW
OEM Part No5A11E72
Compatible OEM Part No 33605A11E72, 33605A533E1, 33-60-8-682-482, 33-60-9-454-245, 33-60-9-468-968
CategoryComputers / Modules

Compatible Vehicles

Fits 208 vehicle configurations across 1 make, 2018-2025.

Check your specific vehicle before ordering. This list shows year, make, and model. Some years have multiple trims or engines that use different parts, and individual listings may have additional fitment notes (e.g. “with sunroof only”). Review the full variant list below, or message us with your VIN and we’ll confirm the match.

BMW

  • 230i 2022-2025 · 4 variants 4 with notes
  • 230i xDrive 2023-2025 · 3 variants 3 with notes
  • 330e 2021-2024 · 4 variants
  • 330e xDrive 2021-2024 · 4 variants
  • 330i 2019-2022 · 4 variants 4 with notes
  • 330i xDrive 2019-2022 · 5 variants 5 with notes
  • 430i 2021-2024 · 8 variants 8 with notes
  • 430i xDrive 2021-2024 · 7 variants 7 with notes
  • 430i xDrive Gran Coupe 2023-2024 · 2 variants 2 with notes
  • 840i 2020-2024 · 10 variants
  • 840i Gran Coupe 2020-2024 · 5 variants
  • 840i xDrive 2020-2024 · 10 variants
  • 840i xDrive Gran Coupe 2020-2024 · 5 variants
  • Alpina XB7 2021-2022 · 2 variants
  • M2 2023-2024 · 2 variants
  • M240i 2023-2024 · 2 variants
  • M240i xDrive 2022-2024 · 3 variants
  • M3 2022-2024 · 3 variants
  • M340i 2020-2024 · 5 variants
  • M340i xDrive 2020-2024 · 5 variants
  • M4 2021-2024 · 7 variants
  • M440i 2021-2024 · 7 variants
  • M440i Gran Coupe 2022-2024 · 3 variants
  • M440i xDrive 2021-2024 · 7 variants
  • M440i xDrive Gran Coupe 2022-2024 · 3 variants
  • M5 2018-2023 · 6 variants
  • M550i xDrive 2018-2023 · 6 variants
  • M8 2020-2024 · 8 variants
  • M8 Gran Coupe 2020-2024 · 5 variants
  • M850i xDrive 2019-2024 · 12 variants
  • M850i xDrive Gran Coupe 2020-2024 · 5 variants
  • X3 2018-2024 · 7 variants 2 with notes
  • X4 2019-2024 · 6 variants 1 with note
  • X5 2019-2023 · 11 variants 7 with notes
  • X6 2020-2023 · 8 variants 4 with notes
  • X7 2019-2022 · 5 variants 2 with notes
  • Z4 2019-2024 · 9 variants 2 with notes
View all 208 vehicle configurations 51 with fitment notes
Full vehicle fitment list for Rear Differential Control Module / Unit 5A11E72
Year Make Model Trim Engine Note
2018 BMW M5 Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2018 BMW M550i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2018 BMW X3 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2019 BMW 330i Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2019 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2019 BMW 330i xDrive Wagon 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2019 BMW M5 Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2019 BMW M550i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2019 BMW M850i xDrive Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2019 BMW M850i xDrive Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2019 BMW X3 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2019 BMW X4 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2019 BMW X5 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2019 BMW X5 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2019 BMW X7 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2019 BMW Z4 Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2020 BMW 330i Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2020 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2020 BMW 840i Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2020 BMW 840i Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2020 BMW 840i Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2020 BMW 840i xDrive Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2020 BMW 840i xDrive Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2020 BMW 840i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2020 BMW M340i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2020 BMW M340i xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2020 BMW M5 Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2020 BMW M550i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2020 BMW M8 Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2020 BMW M8 Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2020 BMW M850i xDrive Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2020 BMW M850i xDrive Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2020 BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2020 BMW M8 Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2020 BMW X3 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo
2020 BMW X4 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo
2020 BMW X5 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo
2020 BMW X5 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2020 BMW X5 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2020 BMW X6 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo
2020 BMW X6 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2020 BMW X7 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo
2020 BMW X7 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2020 BMW Z4 Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2020 BMW Z4 Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2021 BMW 330i Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2021 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2021 BMW 430i Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2021 BMW 430i Coupe 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2021 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2021 BMW 840i Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2021 BMW 840i Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2021 BMW 840i Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2021 BMW 840i xDrive Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2021 BMW 840i xDrive Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2021 BMW 840i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2021 BMW Alpina XB7 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo
2021 BMW M340i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2021 BMW M340i xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2021 BMW M4 Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2021 BMW M440i xDrive Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2021 BMW M5 Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2021 BMW M550i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2021 BMW M850i xDrive Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2021 BMW M850i xDrive Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2021 BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2021 BMW M8 Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2021 BMW X3 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo
2021 BMW X4 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo
2021 BMW X5 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo
2021 BMW X5 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2021 BMW X6 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo
2021 BMW X6 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2021 BMW X7 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo
2021 BMW Z4 Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW 330i Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2022 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2022 BMW 430i Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2022 BMW 430i Coupe 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2022 BMW 430i xDrive Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2022 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2022 BMW 840i Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW 840i Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW 840i Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW 840i xDrive Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW 840i xDrive Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW 840i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW Alpina XB7 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo
2022 BMW M3 Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW M340i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW M340i xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW M4 Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW M4 Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW M5 Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2022 BMW M550i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2022 BMW M8 Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2022 BMW M8 Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2022 BMW M850i xDrive Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2022 BMW M850i xDrive Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2022 BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2022 BMW M8 Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2022 BMW X3 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW X4 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW X5 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo
2022 BMW X5 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2022 BMW X6 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo
2022 BMW X6 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2022 BMW X7 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo
2022 BMW Z4 Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2021 BMW 330e Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2021 BMW 330e xDrive Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2021 BMW M440i Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW 230i Coupe 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2022 BMW 330e Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2022 BMW 330e xDrive Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2022 BMW M240i xDrive Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW M440i Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW M440i Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW M440i Gran Coupe Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW M440i xDrive Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW M440i xDrive Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2022 BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupe Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW 230i Coupe 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2023 BMW 230i xDrive Coupe 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2023 BMW 330e Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2023 BMW 330e xDrive Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2023 BMW 430i Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2023 BMW 430i Coupe 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2023 BMW 430i xDrive Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2023 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2023 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe Hatchback 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2023 BMW 840i Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW 840i Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW 840i Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW 840i xDrive Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW 840i xDrive Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW 840i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW M2 Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW M240i Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW M240i xDrive Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW M3 Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW M340i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW M340i xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW M4 Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW M4 Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW M440i Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW M440i Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW M440i Gran Coupe Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW M440i xDrive Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW M440i xDrive Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupe Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW M5 Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2023 BMW M550i xDrive Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2023 BMW M8 Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2023 BMW M8 Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2023 BMW M850i xDrive Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2023 BMW M850i xDrive Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2023 BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2023 BMW M8 Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2023 BMW X3 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW X4 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW X5 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo
2023 BMW X5 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2023 BMW X6 SUV 4.4L V8 Turbo
2023 BMW X6 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2023 BMW Z4 Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2023 BMW Z4 Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo
2024 BMW 230i Coupe 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2024 BMW 230i xDrive Coupe 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2024 BMW 330e Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2024 BMW 330e xDrive Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2024 BMW 430i Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2024 BMW 430i Coupe 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2024 BMW 430i xDrive Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2024 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2024 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe Hatchback 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2024 BMW 840i Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW 840i Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW 840i Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW 840i xDrive Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW 840i xDrive Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW 840i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW M2 Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW M340i Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW M340i xDrive Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW M4 Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW M4 Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW M440i Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW M440i Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW M440i Gran Coupe Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW M440i xDrive Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW M440i xDrive Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupe Hatchback 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW M8 Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2024 BMW M8 Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2024 BMW M850i xDrive Convertible 4.4L V8 Turbo
2024 BMW M850i xDrive Coupe 4.4L V8 Turbo
2024 BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2024 BMW M8 Gran Coupe Sedan 4.4L V8 Turbo
2024 BMW Z4 Convertible 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW Z4 Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo
2024 BMW M240i Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW M240i xDrive Coupe 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW M3 Sedan 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW X3 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo
2024 BMW X4 SUV 3.0L l6 Turbo
2025 BMW 230i Coupe 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential
2025 BMW 230i xDrive Coupe 2.0L l4 Turbo Electronic Limited Slip Differential

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