BMW X5, X6, X7 (2021): Steering
Recall 21V031000 · Jan 29, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC
21
vehicles affected
21
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V031000
- Date
- Jan 29, 2021
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 21
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Column
- Model years
- 2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V031000?
3 models: BMW X5 (2021), BMW X6 (2021), BMW X7 (2021), about 21 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V031000?
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.
What can happen?
A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, 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.