BMW X5, X7 Left Side Wheel Bolts Loose
high How serious is it? About this label
If a wheel bolt loosens enough, a wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V541000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2019 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On some X5 and X7 vehicles, the wheel bolts on the left side of the vehicle may not have been tightened enough when the vehicle was built. Because these bolts were not tightened sufficiently, they may gradually loosen further over time as the vehicle is driven.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The dealer will replace and tighten the left side wheel bolts, free of charge.
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 19V541000. 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 2019 X5 xDrive50i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The left side wheel bolts may have been insufficiently tightened and may loosen over time.
- Safety risk
- Loose bolts may allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the left side wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. 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.