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2020 BMW X4 STEERING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for STEERING issues.

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STEERING Safety Recalls

Critical #20V355000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The steering tie rod in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps connect the steering wheel to your wheels. In some 2019-2020 models, this assembly can become damaged from extreme temperatures and rough roads.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tie rod is damaged or breaks, it could make your vehicle harder to steer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the steering gear tie rod with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #19V738000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The steering rack pinion is a crucial part of your X3 or X4's steering system. It helps turn your wheels. In some 2020 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i models, the pinion teeth can break under heavy use.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pinion teeth break, you could lose control of your steering, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will replace the faulty steering gear with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other BMW X4 2020 Recalls

BACK OVER PREVENTION
3 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
ENGINE
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall

Other BMW X4 Years

2026
1 recall
2025
1 recall
2024
1 recall
2023
2 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
7 recalls
2019
7 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
2 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
1 recall

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