Vehicle recall 19V738000 · October 16, 2019
BMW X3 and X4
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 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i 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 has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 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
- 19V738000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 16, 2019
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- October 9, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Rack and pinion › Pinion shaft
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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