Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V738000

Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-10-16.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V738000

Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft

Component
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
20
Reported to NHTSA
2019-10-16
Owners notified
2019-10-09

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW X32020
BMW X42020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.