The tie rod assembly in your vehicle is like a flexible rod that helps your steering wheel move in sync with your wheels. In some affected 2018-2019 BMW models, this assembly might have been put together incorrectly, leading to premature wear.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tie rod breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle, which would increase the risk of a serious crash. This could happen while driving, without warning.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect and replace the tie rod and ball joints if necessary, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
The attachment brackets of your taillights are held together by a small piece of hardware. In some 2018-2019 BMW X1 models, this hardware has been contaminated, causing it to crack and weaken.
Risk if Unfixed
If a taillight detaches from your vehicle while you're driving, it could stop working, or it might even fall off and become a road hazard, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will properly secure your taillights to prevent them from detaching, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the fix as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a taillight detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The B-pillars in your X1 are the vertical supports on either side of your rear windows. In some 2016-2019 models, these pillars might not absorb enough impact in a crash, which could leave you vulnerable to injury.
Risk if Unfixed
In a severe crash, the B-pillars might not protect you from head injuries as well as they should. This could lead to more serious injuries than if the pillars were designed to absorb the impact properly.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the upper trim pieces on your B-pillars with improved ones, at no cost to you. They'll notify you when the parts are available, and you can schedule the repair at your convenience.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019. Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
