BMW X3 2019: LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V374000

Make Model Year
BMW X3 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-07-19 2018-06-06 2018-06-08

Production Dates: 2018-04-26 - 2018-05-02

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 51

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles equipped with the "Active Lane Keeping Assistant" option. The steering wheel may be incompatible with the lane keeping assistant function and may not detect if the driver's hands are off the wheel.

Consequence

If the sensors do not properly detect the driver's hands are off the wheel, the driver may not be alerted by one or more warning signals, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.