“BMW X5 (2020) Steering Recall: Loose Bearing Plate Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79250-bmw-x5-2020-steering-recall-loose-bearing-plate-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V434000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V434000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled certain 2019-2020 X5 and 2020 X6 M vehicles due to a loose steering column bearing plate that increases crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on July 28, 2020.
How to tell if you have it
BMW X5, 2019-2020
BMW X6 M, 2020
What to do
BMW telephoned owners and all vehicles have been remedied. Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The hazard
A loose bearing plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on file since October 12, 2009. Recent similar recalls include a power loss risk for the BMW 750e XDrive (August 12, 2026), a steering control risk for the BMW X3 (August 12, 2026), and a fire risk for the BMW X4 (August 7, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include a steering recall for the Pierce Arrow XT (February 2, 2026), a binding gears risk for the Freightliner Business Class M2 (February 4, 2026), and a suspension recall for the Aston Martin DBX707 (March 30, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2019-2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, or 2020 X6M. BMW has already contacted all owners by phone and no separate notification letter is needed.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to confirm your vehicle is included in the recall and schedule a free repair.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column shaft bearing plate and properly attach or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. BMW telephoned owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied. No owner notification letter is necessary. Please contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Take action
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V434000 — BMW X5 (2020) Steering Recall: Loose Bearing Plate Risk
Hello,
I own a BMW X5 (2020) Steering Recall: Loose Bearing Plate Risk that is covered by recall 20V434000 from BMW.
The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column shaft bearing plate and properly attach or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. BMW telephoned owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied. No owner notification letter is necessary. Please 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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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.
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