BMW Recalls 2017 X5 M and X6 M for Incorrect Tire Labeling
BMW is recalling 2017 X5 M and X6 M vehicles because the tire information label lists the wrong tire size, failing to meet federal safety standards.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 1/5 (Low).
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is for a documentation and labeling issue (incorrect tire size on the placard) that does not involve a functional defect or reported injuries, fitting the criteria for cosmetic defects or documentation issues.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2017 BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M vehicles. The recall addresses a labeling error where the vehicles are equipped with 21-inch tires, but the Tire Information Label incorrectly states that they are equipped with 20-inch tires.
This discrepancy means the vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." The incorrect tire size on the label does not comply with the standard, but the source text does not indicate that this error poses an immediate risk of injury or accident.
BMW has notified affected owners and is providing a corrected tire information placard free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2017. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW X6, X5
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 24
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- X6
- X5
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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