Bmw recall: Suspension
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.
What could happen
If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw X5 2018
- Bmw X6 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V439000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 28, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jul 11, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 43
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 9, 2018 to Jun 9, 2018
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
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- Bmw recall: Air bags Dec 4, 2025
- Bmw recall: Visibility Oct 8, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Sep 25, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Oct 2, 2024
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Sep 18, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.