The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V680000·Announced 2018-09-28

BMW Recalls 2019 X6 and X6 M for Rear Suspension Defect

BMW is recalling 2019 X6 and X6 M vehicles because improperly hardened rear suspension bolts may break, increasing crash risk.

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 (rear suspension) that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened. This condition can cause the rear upper control arms to break.

If a rear upper control arm breaks, it can affect vehicle handling and control, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on September 21, 2018.

All affected vehicles are currently on dealer lots, so owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace both rear upper control arms 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, X6 M
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
108

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
  • X6 M

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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