2018-2019 BMW X3 and BMW X4 recall: caliper
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on July 6, 2018. It covers about 5,594 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,594
- reported
- Jul 6, 2018
- owners notified
- Aug 31, 2018
- related complaints
- 19
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
- Risk
- A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 18V453000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 19 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 18V453000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 BMW X3 and BMW X4 caliper?
Yes. Recall 18V453000, reported on July 6, 2018, covers about 5,594 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V453000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 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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