Suspension: rearRecall 18V-680 · BMW vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC recall 18V-680 covers 108 BMW vehicles for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on September 28, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.

85%
Vehicles repaired92 of 108 · 2019 Q4
Vehicles affected1082 models
ReportedSep 28, 2018Owners notified Sep 21, 2018
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 18V680000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles. The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened, possibly causing the rear upper control arms to break.

The risk

If a rear upper control arm breaks, it can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace both rear upper control arms, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

85%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2018 Q32019 Q4
2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from September 10, 2018 to September 20, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.