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2019 BMW C 400 XProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2019 BMW C 400 X, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-593 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 66%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 21, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 BMW C 400 X has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2019 BMW C 400 X recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

87%repaired · 2022 Q2

Vehicle speed control: cables

Recall 20V-083 · Feb 13, 2020 · 416 vehicles · 360 repaired

Risk. If the throttle sticks open, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

66%repaired · 2021 Q2

Disc: caliper

Recall 19V-593 · Aug 14, 2019 · 5,938 vehicles · 3,940 repaired

Risk. A sticking or dragging brake could affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other C 400 X year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C 400 X median. How we score

'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What C 400 X owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SCOOTER PURCHASED ON MAY 28, 2019 AND SERVICED ON AUGUST 27, 2019 DEALERSHIP INFORMED SON THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON BRAKE CALIPERS AND NO REMEDY. RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED ON OCTOBER 18, 2019. SCOOTER HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE END OF AUGUST 2019. A REMEDY FOR THE BRAKE CALIPER IS SUPPOSEDLY NOW…
Complaint 11321865 · Apr 21, 2020 · 780 miles

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