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NHTSA Recall #20V678000 — BMW X5 SUSPENSION

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ID: #20V678000 MFR: BMW of North America, LLC

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 after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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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.

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.

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.

Original NHTSA model designations: BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7

Affected Vehicles

2021 BMW X5
2020 BMW X5
2020 BMW X6
2020 BMW X7

Arrange a free repair

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2021 BMW X5 safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM recall for the 2021 BMW X5? (Campaign #20V678000)

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. 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. Your authorized BMW dealer will replace the front axle support with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.