BMW X3, X4: Caliper

Date

July 6, 2018

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X3 (2018, 2019); BMW X4 (2019)

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Potentially affected

5594

What can happen

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 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

Aug. 31, 2018

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V453000

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.