BMW X3, X4: Pinion shaft

Date

Oct. 16, 2019

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X3 (2020); BMW X4 (2020)

Component

Steering › Rack And Pinion › Pinion Shaft

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.

Potentially affected

20

What can happen

A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. 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

Oct. 9, 2019

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V738000

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.