Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The right front control arm is the part that helps steer your vehicle. It's connected to the front axle support by a weld. In some 2020-2021 BMW X5, X6, and X7 models, this weld can break apart.
Risk if Unfixed
If the weld breaks, your vehicle's handling could become unpredictable, making it harder to steer and control. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the front axle support with a new one, at no cost to you. You'll get a notification from BMW when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket separates, vehicle handling and control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle support, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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