BMW X5, X6, X6 M and others: Control arm

Date

Nov. 4, 2020

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X5 (2020, 2021); BMW X6 (2020); BMW X6 M (2020); BMW X7 (2020)

Component

Suspension › Front › Control Arm

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate.

Potentially affected

83

What can happen

If the weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket separates, vehicle handling and control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle support, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. 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

Dec. 18, 2020

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Front Axle Support · Front Axle Support · 6884852

Recall number

20V678000

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.