BMW X5, X6, X7: Column

Date

Jan. 29, 2021

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X5 (2021); BMW X6 (2021); BMW X7 (2021)

Component

Steering › Column

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5M, X5 xDrive45e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i vehicles. The steering column shaft's universal joint connection may not have been tightened to specifications, and can become loose.

Potentially affected

21

What can happen

A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, depending upon the inspection, either the bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, or the steering column shaft, universal joint, and bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. 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

March 30, 2021

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

N/A; vehicle assembly issue. · N/A; vehicle assembly issue. · N/A; vehicle assembly issue.

Recall number

21V031000

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.