BMW and MINI Recall Vehicles Due to Steering Tie Rod Defect
BMW is recalling 2018-2019 X1, X2, and MINI Cooper models because incorrectly assembled steering tie rods may break, causing loss of vehicle control.
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 steering system that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The recall involves the steering gear tie rod, which may have been assembled incorrectly.
This defect may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break. A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW, MINI X1, X2, COOPER
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 32
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 (3)
- X1
- X2
- COOPER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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