2021 BMW X5, BMW X6 and others recall: column
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on January 29, 2021. It covers about 21 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 21
- reported
- Jan 29, 2021
- owners notified
- Mar 30, 2021
- related complaints
- 9
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5M, X5 xDrive45e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i vehicles. The steering column shaft's universal joint connection may not have been tightened to specifications, and can become loose.
- Risk
- A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, depending upon the inspection, either the bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, or the steering column shaft, universal joint, and bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 21V031000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 21V031000
Is there a recall on the 2021 BMW X5, BMW X6 and others column?
Yes. Recall 21V031000, reported on January 29, 2021, covers about 21 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V031000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, depending upon the inspection, either the bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, or the steering column shaft, universal joint, and bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. 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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