BMW X3 M, X4 M, Z4 (2018–2019)
What the hazard is
Limited steering ability increases the risk of an accident with injury or death of the vehicle occupants and other road users.
What to do
BMW Australia will contact all known owners. Consumers may contact an authorised BMW Service centre, or call the BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange inspection and repair. Consumers can also contact BMW Australia via the BMW Australia website: https://www.bmw.com.au For further information, consumers can go to the BMW Australia website, and using either their vehicle's VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding technical action, or an outstanding safety recall via https://www.bmw.com.au/en/topics/offers-and-services/recalls.html
Defect
The steering track rods may be damaged when exposed to high temperatures and vibrational loads. If the steering track rods are damaged or break, the vehicle will have limited steering ability and may not steer as expected.