The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V678000·Announced 2019-09-25

BMW Recalls 2020 X3 and X4 Models for Front Axle Bearing Defect

BMW is recalling 2020 X3 and X4 vehicles because improperly heat-treated front axle swivel bearings may break, causing loss of vehicle control.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 (front axle swivel bearings) 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 2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect where the front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated. This reduces the strength of the bearings and may cause them to break.

A broken swivel bearing can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. BMW has instructed owners not to drive their vehicles until the repair is completed.

Dealers will replace the front axle swivel bearings 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 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X4, X3
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
368

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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