Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published February 13, 2020
BMW 2019 C400X Scooters: Throttle Stuck Risk - Recall
BMW recalls 2019 C400X scooters due to water in throttle cable that can freeze, causing stuck throttle and crash risk. Free replacement of improved throttle cable.
If the throttle sticks open, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
BMW is recalling 2019 C400X scooters because water in the throttle cable can freeze in cold weather, causing the throttle to stick open and increasing crash risk. Owners should contact BMW for a free replacement of the throttle cable. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223570-bmw-2019-c400x-scooters-throttle-stuck-risk-recall.
“BMW 2019 C400X Scooters: Throttle Stuck Risk - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223570-bmw-2019-c400x-scooters-throttle-stuck-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #20V083000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V083000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled 2019 C 400 X scooters for a stuck throttle hazard, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on February 13, 2020. Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to receive a free replacement of the throttle cable.
How to tell if you have it
BMW C 400 X, 2019
What to do
BMW will replace the throttle cable with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The hazard
Water may collect in the throttle cable, which can freeze in cold temperatures, resulting in a stuck throttle. If the throttle sticks open, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on record since 2009-10-12. Other recent recalls include the BMW X3 (2024-2026) Steering Recall dated 2026-08-12 and the BMW X4 (2025) Recall dated 2026-08-07. NHTSA has received 1 owner complaint for the 2019 BMW C 400 X, with the latest received on 2020-04-21.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 BMW C400X scooters. The recall began August 19, 2020, and applies to all units sold in the U.S.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact BMW
Call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free throttle cable replacement.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will replace the throttle cable with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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