CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate.
- Risk
- If the weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket separates, vehicle handling and control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle support, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. 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 weld joining the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate. If that happens, vehicle handling and control can be affected, which increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free: authorized BMW dealers will replace the front axle support at no cost to the owner. BMW will also notify affected owners directly. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 with questions.
To check whether your vehicle is included, look up your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website or through a BMW dealer, and schedule the repair if it applies.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X5 | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| BMW X6 | 2020 |
| BMW X6 M | 2020 |
| BMW X7 | 2020 |