The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V439000·Announced 2018-06-28

BMW Recalls 2018 X5 and X6 Models for Front Control Arm Defect

BMW is recalling 2018 X5 and X6 vehicles because a front lower-left control arm pivot bolt may not be properly hardened, potentially causing the arm to break and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension component) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened. This manufacturing issue may cause the control arm to break.

If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on July 11, 2018.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Owners may 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
43

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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