BMW X5, X6, X6 M, X7 (2020-2021): Suspension
Recall 20V678000 · Nov 4, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC
83
vehicles affected
83
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V678000
- Date
- Nov 4, 2020
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 83
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Control arm
- Model years
- 2020-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 5 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V678000?
4 models: BMW X5 (2020-2021), BMW X6 (2020), BMW X6 M (2020) and 1 more, about 83 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V678000?
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.
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.
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.