BMW X5 (2019) recall — Wheels
BMW recalls 2019 X5 vehicles with loose left wheel bolts that could detach, causing crashes. Owners must have bolts tightened by dealers free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loose bolts may allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2019 X5 models due to left wheel bolts that may loosen over time, potentially causing wheel detachment and crashes. This affects vehicle safety and requires immediate attention from owners. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223541-bmw-2019-x5-wheel-recall-loose-bolts-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223541-bmw-2019-x5-wheel-recall-loose-bolts-risk-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V541000
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“BMW 2019 X5 Wheel Recall: Loose Bolts Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223541-bmw-2019-x5-wheel-recall-loose-bolts-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #19V541000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V541000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose bolts on the left side of the vehicle can become detached over time, which may cause the wheel to come off while driving. This increases the risk of a crash due to loss of vehicle control.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 BMW X5 xDrive50i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles are affected. Drivers using these models with loose left wheel bolts face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 X5 xDrive50i or X7 xDrive40i vehicle has left side wheel bolts that may have been insufficiently tightened. The recall started July 16, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free wheel bolt tightening at a dealer.
Have Bolts Tightened
Dealers will replace and tighten the left side wheel bolts at no cost to ensure safety.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the left side wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The left side wheel bolts may have been insufficiently tightened and could loosen over time, increasing the risk of wheel detachment and crashes.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2019 X5 xDrive50i or X7 xDrive40i model purchased after July 16, 2019.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to arrange a free wheel bolt tightening at a dealer.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V541000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 19V541000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the left side wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #19V541000 (July 23, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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.