The 2019 BMW C 400 X has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,354 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC19V5930002019-08-145,938 affected
Defect
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
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.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints2
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 BMW C 400 X as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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