BMW XM Tailgate Panel May Detach From Vehicle
medium How serious is it? About this label
A panel that detaches from the vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V139000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Structure:body |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some 2024 BMW XM vehicles have a tailgate panel that may detach from the mounting structure. This can happen because of improper adhesive bonding that occurred during manufacturing. A panel that detaches from the vehicle can fall onto the road and become a hazard for other drivers. This is a road hazard that increases the chance of a crash for the vehicle or others nearby.
What you should do
2. Contact your BMW dealer or BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule an inspection.
3. Dealers will inspect and replace the tailgate panel if necessary, 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 24V139000. 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 2024 XM vehicles. The tailgate panel may detach from the mounting structure due to improper adhesive bonding that occurred during manufacturing.
- Safety risk
- A panel that detaches from a vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the tailgate panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. 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.