2019-2020 BMW X5 and BMW X6 M recall: column
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on July 28, 2020. It covers about 7 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 7
- reported
- Jul 28, 2020
- owners notified
- Aug 23, 2020
- related complaints
- 21
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X5 xDrive50i vehicles and 2020 X6M vehicles. The steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the vehicle, allowing it to loosen.
- Risk
- A loose bearing plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column shaft bearing plate and properly attach or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. BMW telephoned owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied. No owner notification letter is necessary. Please contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V434000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 21 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 20V434000
Is there a recall on the 2019-2020 BMW X5 and BMW X6 M column?
Yes. Recall 20V434000, reported on July 28, 2020, covers about 7 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V434000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column shaft bearing plate and properly attach or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. BMW telephoned owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied. No owner notification letter is necessary. Please 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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