BMW X1, X2, MINI Cooper Steering Tie Rod May Break
high How serious is it? About this label
A broken steering tie rod could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V601000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Steering:linkages:tie ROD Assembly |
| Vehicles covered | 4 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
Some BMW X1, X2, and MINI Cooper vehicles may have a steering tie rod that wasn't assembled correctly. Over time, this can cause the tie rod end to wear down more than it should, and it could eventually break.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer at 1-800-525-7417 or a MINI dealer at 1-866-825-1525.
3. The inspection and any needed parts replacement are 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 19V601000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (4)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
MINI — official MINI recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-275-6464
The bigger picture
- BMW Steering Recalls Involving Loose Connections and Unexpected Wheel Movement · all 10 BMW recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.
- Safety risk
- A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.