The defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.
The risk
Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW X5 | 2018 |
| BMW X5 M | 2018 |
| BMW X6 | 2018 |
| BMW X6 M | 2018 |
Components: SUSPENSION
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X5 | 2018 | 73 | 5 |
| BMW X5 M | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| BMW X6 | 2018 | 4 | 4 |
| BMW X6 M | 2018 | 0 | 3 |
Other suspension recalls in 2017
42 of the 810 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2017 concerned the suspension; BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
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| 17V693000 2 Nov 2017 | REV Recreation Group |
| 17V651000 16 Oct 2017 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 17V643000 12 Oct 2017 | Keystone RV Company |
| 17V637000 11 Oct 2017 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 17V577000 20 Sept 2017 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 17V563000 13 Sept 2017 | Cruiser RV |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2017