BMW X6 Rear Spoiler May Detach While Driving
medium How serious is it? About this label
A detached spoiler could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to people near the roadway. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V484000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Structure:body |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2020 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some BMW X6, X6 M50i, and X6M vehicles have a rear roof spoiler that may not be properly bonded to the plate that holds it in place. Because of this, the spoiler could come loose and separate from the roof while the vehicle is being driven. A spoiler that comes off on the road could become a hazard for other vehicles and for people near the roadway.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer to have the spoiler inspected, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. Inspection and replacement, if needed, are 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 20V484000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
- BMW Structure Recalls Cover Loose Panels and Crash Protection Problems · all 11 BMW recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be appropriately bonded to its mounting plate.
- Safety risk
- The rear spoiler on the roof may become loose, detach while driving, and could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash, or injury to persons near the roadway.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear spoiler on the affected vehicles and replace them , if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020. 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.