2 recalls covering model years 2019. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
On certain 2019 BMW C400X scooters, water can collect inside the throttle cable — the cable that opens the engine when you twist the grip. In cold weather, that trapped water can freeze and leave the cable stuck. If it sticks while the throttle is open, the scooter keeps accelerating even after you let go of the grip, which is very difficult to control in traffic. BMW replaces the cable with an improved version that resists the problem.
On these BMW motorcycles and the C 400 X scooter, the pistons inside the front and rear brake calipers can rust. A rusty piston can stick or drag instead of moving freely, which changes how well the brakes work. Your dealer will replace both the front and rear brake calipers at no charge. The repair has been available since March 2020, so if your bike has never had it done, it is worth calling BMW to check.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the BMW C 400 X. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: