Component Description
SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
BMW of North America, LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20180910
End Date Of Manufacturing
20180920
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
108
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20180921
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
BMW of North America, LLC
Report Received Date
20180928
Record Creation Date
20181004
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles. The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened, possibly causing the rear upper control arms to break.
Consequence Summary
If a rear upper control arm breaks, it can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace both rear upper control arms, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.