CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING; SUSPENSION:FRONT
- 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.
- Risk
- Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Some front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing. This can reduce their strength, so they may break while the vehicle is being driven.
A broken swivel bearing can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. The manufacturer has notified owners and instructed them not to drive the affected vehicle. If you own one, do not drive it until the repair is done. Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for assistance.
Authorized dealers will replace the front axle swivel bearings free of charge. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X3 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| BMW X4 | 2020 |