A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper

Date Announced

JUL 06, 2018

Vehicles Affected

5,594

NHTSA Campaign #

18V453000

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Actions

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Documents (13)

• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Miscellaneous Document - Delivery Stop & Recall 18V-XXX: Rear Brakes (G01,G02)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Delivery Stop & Recall 18V-XXX: Rear Brakes (G01,G02)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-3