BMW X3, X4 (2020): Steering
Recall 19V738000 · Oct 16, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC
20
vehicles affected
20
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V738000
- Date
- Oct 16, 2019
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 20
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Rack and pinion > Pinion shaft
- Model years
- 2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V738000?
2 models: BMW X3 (2020), BMW X4 (2020), about 20 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V738000?
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.
What can happen?
A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.