BMW X5, X7 (2020): Steering
Recall 19V631000 · Aug 28, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC
12
vehicles affected
12
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V631000
- Date
- Aug 28, 2019
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 12
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Rack and pinion > Rack
- Model years
- 2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i and X7 M50i 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 will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 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 19V631000?
2 models: BMW X5 (2020), BMW X7 (2020), about 12 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V631000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 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.