BMW X5, X6, X7 Front Suspension Weld May Fail
high How serious is it? About this label
If this weld separates, vehicle handling and control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V678000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Suspension:front:control ARM |
| Vehicles covered | 4 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On these BMW X5, X6, and X7 vehicles, the weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer to schedule an inspection, or call BMW customer service at 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 20V678000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (4)
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:CONTROL ARM
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate.
- Safety risk
- If the weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket separates, vehicle handling and control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle support, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 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.