BMW X3 And X4 Front Bearing Failure
critical How serious is it? About this label
BMW has told owners not to drive their vehicles until the repair is done. A broken bearing can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
⚠ NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until it is repaired. See all such recalls.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V678000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Suspension:front |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2020 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | Yes |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some BMW X3 and X4 SUVs have front axle swivel bearings that may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing. This can leave the bearings weaker than they should be, and they could break.
What you should do
2. Do not drive the vehicle; contact a BMW dealer or call 1-800-525-7417.
3. The repair is 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 19V678000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles, X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing them to break.
- Safety risk
- Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW has notified owners and instructed them to not drive their vehicles. Dealers will replace the front axle swivel bearings, free of charge. 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.