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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

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

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

NHTSA campaign 19V678000 identifies STEERING, SUSPENSION and states that Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

For NHTSA campaign 19V678000, the filed corrective action says: 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.

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

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 19V678000

RecallRoad links 2 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 19V678000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.