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Campaign 19V-631

Steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 19V631000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 8, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 19V-631
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
BMWX520203
BMWX720205
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.