CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.
- Risk
- A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
- 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 steering tie rod assembly may have been put together incorrectly. Over time this can cause excessive wear of the tie rod end, which may eventually break.
A broken steering tie rod can cause a loss of vehicle control and increases the risk of a crash. Owners should not ignore unusual steering behavior and should check whether their vehicle is affected.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the tie rods and ball joints as needed. Owners will be notified by mail, but you can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for BMW or 1-866-825-1525 for MINI.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X1 | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| BMW X2 | 2019 |
| Mini Cooper | 2019 |