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BMW X6 wheel bolts may not have been tightened properly

NHTSA campaign 18V614000 · Reported 2018-09-12 · BMW of North America, LLC

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Loose or broken wheel bolts can cost you control of the vehicle, so this is serious; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, but do not put off the repair.

What's wrong, in plain English

The bolts that hold the wheels onto these vehicles may not have been tightened correctly at the factory. Bolts that are too loose can work themselves looser over time and break, which affects how the vehicle handles and how well you can control it. A dealer will replace all of the wheel bolts and tighten them properly at no charge. This recall began back on November 1, 2018, so the free repair is available now.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included. 2. Call your BMW dealer or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to book the work. 3. Have all wheel bolts replaced and tightened — it is free.

Affected vehicles (2)

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

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.