🧸 Product FR March 5, 2021

bmw — x5, x6, x7, x5m voiture de tourisme

la broche de direction n’a peut-être pas été correctement boulonnée et pourrait se détacher. en conséquence, la commande de direction serait perdue, ce qui augmenterait le risque d’accident.

A possible issue with the steering spindle not being properly bolted could cause it to detach, leading to loss of steering control and an increased risk of an accident.

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 2021 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

📈 Timeline

120 days in total

May 19, 2026 September 16, 2026

Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a recall for some BMW cars. A part in the steering system may not have been bolted on correctly.

What's happening? The steering part could come loose. This could make the steering stop working. This raises the chance of a crash.

Does this affect me? It affects BMW X5, X6, X7, and X5M cars in France.

What should I do? Take your car to a BMW dealer right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need help with other travel plans.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Brand(s) / product name(s)

bmw

Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · la broche de direction n’a peut-être pas été correctement boulonnée et pourrait se détacher. en conséquence, la commande de direction serait perdue, ce qui augmenterait le risque d’accident.

First published

March 5, 2021

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48757/rapex

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

First detected by us

May 19, 2026

Agency-reported start

March 5, 2021

Days active

120

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

bmw — x5, x6, x7, x5m voiture de tourisme. A possible issue with the steering spindle not being properly bolted could cause it to detach, leading to loss of steering control and an increased risk of an accident.

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on March 5, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to France.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.

▸ What should I do?

If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.

▸ Where can I find the official notice?

The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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