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- STEERING; STEERING:COLUMN
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X5 xDrive50i vehicles and 2020 X6M vehicles. The steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the vehicle, allowing it to loosen.
- Risk
- A loose bearing plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column shaft bearing plate and properly attach or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. BMW telephoned owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied. No owner notification letter is necessary. Please 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 steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached at the factory, so it can loosen over time. A loose plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, which raises the risk of a crash.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. The dealer will inspect the bearing plate and properly attach or replace it as needed. BMW has already contacted owners by phone, and according to the notice, all affected vehicles have already been remedied. If you have questions, you can call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website to confirm whether your vehicle has any outstanding recall work.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X5 | 20192020 |
|---|---|
| BMW X6 M | 2020 |