Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V887000 Reported December 30, 2015

Steering gearbox malfunction

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Steering · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V887000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
2
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 30, 2015
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

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.

Safety 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 15V887000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V887000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V887000?

NHTSA recall 15V887000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on December 30, 2015. It addresses: Steering gearbox malfunction. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V887000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.