BMW X4 (2019) Recall: Brake Performance Risk
BMW recalls certain 2019 X4 models due to potential rear brake performance issues. Owners should contact BMW for free brake circuit bleeding.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling specific 2019 X4 models where rear brakes might not work as well, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free brake fix from dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223531-bmw-x4-2019-recall-brake-performance-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223531-bmw-x4-2019-recall-brake-performance-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V453000
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“BMW X4 (2019) Recall: Brake Performance Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223531-bmw-x4-2019-recall-brake-performance-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V453000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V453000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, which can reduce braking performance. This means the brakes might not stop the vehicle effectively during normal driving, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 BMW X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i models are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix face higher crash risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 BMW X4 xDrive30i or X4 M40i models. The recall started August 31, 2018, and affects vehicles sold in the U.S.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW
Call 1-800-525-7417 to get the free brake circuit bleeding service.
What NHTSA says to do
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 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V453000 (June 7, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.