BMW X6 rear control arms may break apart
high How serious is it? About this label
A broken suspension part can cause a sudden loss of control, which is very serious, though these vehicles were not yet in customers' hands when the recall was issued.
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain 2019 BMW X6 models, the bolts holding the rear upper control arms — the parts that keep the back wheels lined up and stable — may not have been hardened correctly when they were made. A weak bolt can let a rear control arm break. If that happens while you are driving, the back of the vehicle can suddenly feel loose and become hard to steer and control. All affected vehicles were still sitting on dealer lots, so no owner letters were mailed.
What you should do
2. Call a BMW dealer, or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, to schedule the work.
3. The dealer will replace both rear upper control arms, free of charge.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW suspension recalls: broken control arms, bearings and struts · all 8 BMW recalls in this area
Official notice
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles. The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened, possibly causing the rear upper control arms to break.
- Safety risk
- If a rear upper control arm breaks, it can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace both rear upper control arms, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 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.