NHTSA recall 18V-453 (18V453000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported July 6, 2018 - about 5,594 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V453000
- Also written as
- 18V-453
- Reported
- July 6, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,594
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Why it is dangerous
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-453 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.