Recalls for 2016 Bmw X1

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Posted on: 2015-12-30
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling one model year 2016 mini cooper hardtop 2 door vehicle manufactured november 24, 2015, and one bmw x1 sports activity vehicle (sav) manufactured october, 19 2015.  The steering gearbox may have been manufactured with incorrect parts.

Consequence
A gearbox malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Bmw will replace the steering gearbox, free of charge.  Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventory and will be remedied before customer retail.  The recall began on december 28, 2015.  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.

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Posted on: 2019-05-09
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2016-2019 x1 sdrive28i and x1 xdrive28i vehicles.  In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the b-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 201, occupant protection in interior impact.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior b-pillars, free of charge.  Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed july 1, 2019.  Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on september 27, 2019.  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.