Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 19V-541 · BMW vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC recall 19V-541 covers 5 BMW vehicles for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.

Vehicles repaired5 of 5 · 2019 Q3

Vehicles affected52 models

ReportedJul 23, 2019Owners notified Jul 16, 2019

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 19V541000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive50i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The left side wheel bolts may have been insufficiently tightened and may loosen over time.

The risk

Loose bolts may allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the left side wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. 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.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

BMW X52019

BMW X72019

Built from January 24, 2019 to January 24, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.