BMW X3, X4 Recall R/2019/377: Front Axle Swivel Bearings Not Produced To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 3 Oct 2019
- Launched
- 13
- vehicles in the UK
- 0031940100/31950100/31960100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X3, X4 vehicles built between 26 August 2019 and 7 September 2019. The swivel bearing/s on the front axle of the affected vehicles may not have been produced to specification. The dealer will replace the swivel bearing/s on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The swivel bearing/s on the front axle of the affected vehicles may not have been produced to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT AXLE SWIVEL BEARINGS NOT PRODUCED TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The swivel bearing/s on the front axle of the affected vehicles may not have been produced to specification. Remedy: The swivel bearing/s on the affected vehicles will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front axle swivel bearings not produced to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the swivel bearing/s on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
X3, X4 built between 26 August 2019 and 7 September 2019 may be included. BMW estimates 13 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0031940100/31950100/31960100 or the DVSA reference R/2019/377. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2019/367 on 10 Sep 2019, for front seatbacks may not have been welded to specifications. The one launched after it was R/2019/368 on 9 Dec 2019, for the pressing force of the bearing bushing into the crankcase may be out of specification. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/377, launched 3 October 2019. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.