The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V453000·Announced 2018-07-06

BMW Recalls 2018-2019 X3 and X4 Models for Brake Caliper Defect

BMW is recalling 2018-2019 X3 and 2019 X4 vehicles because insufficient coating on rear brake caliper pistons may reduce braking performance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, which can potentially reduce rear brake performance.

A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 31, 2018.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit 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 X4, X3
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
5,594

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)

  • X4
  • X3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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