NHTSA 19V631000 United States
BMW X5 recall: Steering:rack And Pinion:rack
Official safety recall 19V631000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign19V631000
ComponentSteering:rack And Pinion:rack
Report date2019-08-28
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X7 | 2020 | United States |
| BMW X5 | 2020 | United States |
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i and X7 M50i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.
A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.
The official remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.