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2018 BMW X5 M recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 BMW X5 M. The newest, from November 17, 2017, covers the suspension. Not every BMW X5 M of this year is affected: check your VIN to see whether yours is, and whether the free repair has been done.

1 recall, newest first

RecallNovember 17, 2017

Suspension

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.

Risk: Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. 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.

NHTSA recall 17V727000

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Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA's site to see which of these recalls apply to your car and whether they've been repaired. Repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls come from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall database, with the list of models updated October 7, 2026. A recall applies to some vehicles of a model year, not always all of them: your VIN tells you whether yours is included and if the free repair has been done.