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18V-439

Jun 28, 2018

BMW

Pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break

Suspension

Part replacement

18V-431

Jun 21, 2018

BMW

Rear turn signals on the outboard side panel will illuminate red, while the inboard turn signals simultaneously illuminate amber

Lighting

Part replacement

18V-408

Jun 15, 2018

BMW

Over time, repeated use and loading of the side stand could cause damage to the side stand and the motorcycle's frame

Structure

2,376

Part replacement

18V-374

Jun 6, 2018

BMW

Steering wheel may be incompatible with the lane keeping assistant function and may not detect if the driver's hands are off the wheel

Driver assistance

Part replacement

18V-323

May 16, 2018

BMW

In certain driving conditions, the engine control unit software may cause the fuel pump to stop

Electrical system

846

Software update

18E-016

Mar 21, 2018

BMW

Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number…

Equipment

1,571

Part replacement

18V-154

Mar 7, 2018

BMW

Rear spoiler may not have been properly attached during assembly, or may be missing screws, possibly causing the spoiler to detach while driving

Structure

17,008

Inspection

18V-097

Feb 8, 2018

BMW

Head air bags in these vehicles may have been damaged during vehicle assembly, possibly causing the head air bags to not fully inflate upon deployment

Airbags

Part replacement

17V-727

Nov 17, 2017

BMW

Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened

Suspension

Repair or modification

17V-720

Nov 16, 2017

BMW

Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash

Airbags

32,000

Software update

Campaign 18V-439

Pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break

Manufacturer: BMW
Filed: June 28, 2018
Component: Suspension
Vehicles affected: 43
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.

Consequence

If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected models

BMW X5 2018 BMW X6 2018

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