Recall 19V678000: 2020 BMW X3 and 1 other model

NHTSA flags this campaign with a do-not-drive advisory. Check your VIN right away and follow the manufacturer’s notice.

Report received

Sep 25, 2019

Manufacturer

BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected

368vehicles

Model years

2020

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles, X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing them to break.

Possible consequence

Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW has notified owners and instructed them to not drive their vehicles. Dealers will replace the front axle swivel bearings, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2020 BMW X3110 complaints
• 2020 BMW X415 complaints