2018-2019 BMW X3 recall: steering assist
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on June 6, 2018. It covers about 51 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 51
- reported
- Jun 6, 2018
- owners notified
- Jul 19, 2018
- related complaints
- 23
Lane departure: lane keep: steering assist
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles equipped with the "Active Lane Keeping Assistant" option. The steering wheel may be incompatible with the lane keeping assistant function and may not detect if the driver's hands are off the wheel.
- Risk
- If the sensors do not properly detect the driver's hands are off the wheel, the driver may not be alerted by one or more warning signals, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 18V374000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 23 complaints about driver assistance problems.
Questions about recall 18V374000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 BMW X3 steering assist?
Yes. Recall 18V374000, reported on June 6, 2018, covers about 51 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V374000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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