Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 14, 2019
BMW 2019 C 400 X Recall: Sticking Brakes Risk Crash
BMW recalls 2019 C 400 X scooters due to front/rear brake calipers that may corrode and stick, risking reduced braking and crashes. Owners must contact BMW for free caliper replacement.
“BMW 2019 C 400 X Recall: Sticking Brakes Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223571-bmw-2019-c-400-x-recall-sticking-brakes-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #19V593000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V593000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled certain 2019 C 400 X and other scooters and motorcycles due to brake caliper corrosion risks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on August 14, 2019. Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for a free remedy.
How to tell if you have it
BMW C 400 X, 2019
BMW G310 GS, 2018-2020
BMW G310R, 2017-2020
What to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The hazard
A sticking or dragging brake could affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash. This issue stems from front and rear brake caliper pistons that may corrode, causing the piston to stick or drag in the caliper bore.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on record since October 12, 2009. Recent similar recalls include a Husqvarna FE 350S brake caliper crack risk on August 7, 2026, and a Ducati Panigale V4 S sudden rear brake loss risk on January 28, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 C 400 X models. The recall covers 2019 C 400 X scooters and some 2018-2020 G 310 GS and G 310 R models.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact BMW
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free brake caliper replacement at a dealer.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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.
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