A loose bearing plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Steering
Steering — Column

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X5 xDrive50i vehicles and 2020 X6M vehicles. The steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the vehicle, allowing it to loosen.

Actions

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column shaft bearing plate and properly attach or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. BMW telephoned owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied. No owner notification letter is necessary. Please contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Documents (8)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Memo re BMW Recall 20V-xxx: Rework Steering Spindle (STOP DRIVE)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - TSB re RECALL 20V-434: Rework Steering Spindle (Stop Drive)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
• Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
• Recall 573 Report

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