Recall 20V434000

STEERING:COLUMN

Report Date

20200728

Component

STEERING:COLUMN

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2019	BMW	X5
2020	BMW	X5
2020	BMW	X6 M

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.