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BMW X7 and XM exhaust bolts may be loose

NHTSA campaign 23V294000 · Reported 2023-04-26 · BMW of North America, LLC

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This is a fire risk, so while BMW has not told owners to stop driving or park outside, you should get it inspected as soon as a dealer can take the car.

What's wrong, in plain English

The bolts that hold the exhaust pipe to the catalytic converter — the part that cleans exhaust gases — may not have been tightened enough at the factory. If that joint works loose, very hot exhaust gas can escape where it shouldn't, right next to other parts under the car. BMW says a loose connection there raises the chance of a fire. The dealer will fit a new gasket at the joint and tighten the bolts properly, at no cost to you.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your car is included. 2. Call your BMW dealer, or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and mention recall 23V294000. 3. Have the gasket replaced and the fasteners tightened — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (2)

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X7 M60i and XM vehicles. The fasteners that connect the exhaust system and the catalytic converter may not have been tightened correctly.
Safety risk
A loose connection between the exhaust system and catalytic converter increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the gasket between the exhaust system and the catalytic converter, and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. 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.