BMW X6, X6 M: Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Date

Sept. 12, 2018

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X6 (2018, 2019); BMW X6 M (2018, 2019)

Component

Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles. The wheel bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.

Potentially affected

33

What can happen

The improperly tightened wheel bolts may loosen and break, affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten all of the wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 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

Nov. 1, 2018

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V614000

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.