CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:COLUMN
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5M, X5 xDrive45e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i vehicles. The steering column shaft's universal joint connection may not have been tightened to specifications, and can become loose.
- Risk
- A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, depending upon the inspection, either the bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, or the steering column shaft, universal joint, and bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. 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
Certain 2021 BMW X5, X6, and X7 vehicles may have a steering column shaft universal joint connection that was not tightened to specifications, so the connection can become loose. A loose connection can affect handling and control of the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners of affected vehicles. Dealers will inspect the steering column. Depending on the inspection, either the bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, or the steering column shaft, universal joint, and bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications. The repair is free of charge at an authorized BMW dealer. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and can check their VIN for open recalls to see whether their vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X5 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| BMW X6 | 2021 |
| BMW X7 | 2021 |