BMW X6 Wheel Bolts May Loosen and Break
high How serious is it? About this label
Improperly tightened wheel bolts that loosen and break can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 18V614000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain BMW X6 vehicles, the bolts that hold the wheels onto the vehicle may not have been tightened properly at the factory. Because of this, the bolts could loosen further over time and potentially break. If a wheel bolt breaks, it can affect how the vehicle handles and how well the driver can control it while driving.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. Dealers will replace and tighten all the wheel bolts for free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V614000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
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Official notice
- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles. The wheel bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
- Safety risk
- The improperly tightened wheel bolts may loosen and break, affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten all of the wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.