BMW X5, X5 M, X6 and others: Suspension

Date

Nov. 17, 2017

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X5 (2018); BMW X5 M (2018); BMW X6 (2018); BMW X6 M (2018)

Component

Suspension

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.

Potentially affected

33

What can happen

Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 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.

Owner notification date

Jan. 11, 2018

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V727000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.