OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 19V678000
NHTSA campaign 19V678000 covers 2 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 368 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received September 25, 2019 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
NHTSA records include a Do Not Drive advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 19V678000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 19V678000 says
Defect summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles, X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing them to break.
Consequence summary
Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 19V678000
BMW has notified owners and instructed them to not drive their vehicles. Dealers will replace the front axle swivel bearings, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Owner notification
- September 19, 2019
- Filing manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Component groups
- STEERING, SUSPENSION
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES