Vehicle recall 19V631000 · August 28, 2019
BMW X5 and X7
The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i and X7 M50i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.
- Consequence
- A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V631000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 28, 2019
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- August 21, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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