CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.
- Risk
- If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened. Over time, this can cause the control arm to break, which can affect how the vehicle handles and steers and increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the front lower-left control arms and replace them if necessary at no charge to you. BMW will notify affected owners directly. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.
To check whether your vehicle has any open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or ask an authorized BMW dealer to check it for you.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X5 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| BMW X6 | 2018 |