If a rear upper control arm breaks, it can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Suspension — Rear

Date Announced

SEP 28, 2018

Vehicles Affected

108

NHTSA Campaign #

18V680000

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles. The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened, possibly causing the rear upper control arms to break.

Actions

All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace both rear upper control arms, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Documents (12)

• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: BMW Delivery Stop & Recall 18V-XXX: Rear Upper Control Arms (108 Vehicles)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-4
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-4