SteeringRecall 19V-678 · BMW vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC recall 19V-678 covers 368 BMW vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.

Do not drive these vehicles until repaired

100%
Vehicles repaired367 of 368 · 2020 Q4
Vehicles affected3682 models
ReportedSep 25, 2019Owners notified Sep 19, 2019
Complaints since6Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 19V678000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles, X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing them to break.

The risk

Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

BMW has notified owners and instructed them to not drive their vehicles. Dealers will replace the front axle swivel bearings, free of charge. 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

100%repaired

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

0%50%100%2019 Q32020 Q4
2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 24, 2019 to September 13, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.