BMW X5 (2018) recall — Suspension
BMW is recalling 2018 X5 models with potentially unsafe lower control arms that could break, increasing crash risk. Owners must have control arms inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2018 X5 models due to a risk that the lower control arm could break, potentially causing handling issues and increasing crash risk. Owners should have the control arms inspected by dealers at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224598-bmw-x5-2018-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-if-lower.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224598-bmw-x5-2018-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-if-lower · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V439000
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“BMW X5 (2018) Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash if Lower Control Arm Breaks.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224598-bmw-x5-2018-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-if-lower. Based on NHTSA recall #18V439000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V439000).
Why it’s dangerous
The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which can cause the control arm to break. If this happens, vehicle handling and control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles are affected. Drivers with these models are most at risk if the control arm breaks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i models. The recall began on July 11, 2018, and BMW will notify owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a dealer inspection for the lower control arms.
Have Dealers Inspect Control Arms
Dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace them if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which can cause the control arm to break.
What models are affected?
2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles.
How can I get my control arms checked?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary at no cost.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V439000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 18V439000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. 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 #18V439000 (June 28, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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.