NHTSA recall campaign

21V031000

Steering › Column

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3Affected configurations shown21Potential units affected100.0%Latest completion context
ComponentSteering › Column
Report receivedMay 1, 2023
Investigations linked0
Indexed communications sampled0
What can happen

Safety consequence

A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What fixes it

Official remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, depending upon the inspection, either the bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, or the steering column shaft, universal joint, and bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall lifecycle

Repair completion history

Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.

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Affected vehicles

Vehicle configurations connected to 21V031000

Owner action

Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.

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