Recall 18V-453
BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2018 to 2019 BMW X3 and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, disc, caliper).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-453
- Reported
- July 6, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 5,594 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
The risk
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]