Is the 2021 BMW X5 safe to drive?

The 2021 BMW X5 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 20V678000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

What Happened

The front control arm in your vehicle is a critical part that helps steer your car. In some 2020-2021 BMW models, the weld that holds this part together can break, causing uneven tire wear and loss of control.

Risk if Unfixed

If the weld breaks, it could cause your vehicle to pull to one side while driving, making it harder to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your authorized BMW dealer will replace the front axle support with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #20V678000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 20V678000

What This Recall Means

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?