NHTSA vehicle safety data

2019 BMW C 400 X Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 BMW C 400 X has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 BMW C 400 X. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2019 BMW C 400 X owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW C 400 X, describing incidents dated August 28, 2019.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11321865 · Filed April 21, 2020
SCOOTER PURCHASED ON MAY 28, 2019 AND SERVICED ON AUGUST 27, 2019 DEALERSHIP INFORMED SON THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON BRAKE CALIPERS AND NO REMEDY. RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED ON OCTOBER 18, 2019. SCOOTER HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE END OF AUGUST 2019. A REMEDY FOR THE BRAKE CALIPER IS SUPPOSEDLY NOW…

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Throttle Cable May Stick

NHTSA #20V083000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Cables · NHTSA notice

Reported February 13, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 416 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified August 19, 2020

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 C400X scooters. Water may collect in the throttle cable, which can freeze in cold temperatures, resulting in a stuck throttle.

Safety consequence

If the throttle sticks open, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will replace the throttle cable with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Brake Calipers May Corrode

NHTSA #19V593000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice

Reported August 14, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 5,938 vehicles

Repair completion: 66.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified March 13, 2020 · Vehicles built August 22, 2018 – May 15, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 C 400 X, 2018-2020 G 310 GS, and 2017-2020 G 310 R scooters and motorcycles. The front and rear brake caliper pistons may corrode, possibly causing the piston to stick or drag in the caliper bore.

Safety consequence

A sticking or dragging brake could affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2019 BMW C 400 X. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW C 400 X.

Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes

ODI #11321865

Incident: August 28, 2019 · Filed: April 21, 2020

SCOOTER PURCHASED ON MAY 28, 2019 AND SERVICED ON AUGUST 27, 2019 DEALERSHIP INFORMED SON THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON BRAKE CALIPERS AND NO REMEDY. RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED ON OCTOBER 18, 2019. SCOOTER HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE END OF AUGUST 2019. A REMEDY FOR THE BRAKE CALIPER IS SUPPOSEDLY NOW AVAILABLE AND NOW ANOTHER RECALL HAS BEEN RECEIVED FOR THE THROTTLE. MY SON CONTINUES TO PAY ON THE LOAN AND HAS ONLY HAD LESS THAN THREE MONTHS OF USAGE ON A BRAND NEW SCOOTER. BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS ARE SERIOUS THREATS TO LIFE AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS HARM TO THE BODY. THE BRAKES MAKE A LOUD NOISE WHEN OPERATING THE SCOOTER WHICH IS WHY IT HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN.

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