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2019 BMW C 400 X

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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1Owner complaints

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Service Brakes
1Vehicle Speed Control
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Vehicle Speed Control complaints

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780 miles · Apr 21, 2020
Service BrakesVehicle Speed Control

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 R…

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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.

NHTSA ODI #11321865

Official recalls

2

20V083000 · Vehicle Speed Control:cables

Feb 13, 2020

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

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.

19V593000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper

Aug 14, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

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

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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