Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.
What could happen
A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 740Li 2020–2021
- Bmw 745Le 2021
- Bmw 750Li 2020–2021
- Bmw 840I 2020–2021
- Bmw M3 2021
- Bmw M4 2021
- Bmw M760Li 2020–2021
- Bmw M8 2020–2021
- Bmw M850I 2020–2021
- Bmw X5 2019–2021
- Bmw X6 2020–2021
- Bmw X7 2019–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V062000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 10, 2021
- Owners notified
- May 25, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 893
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic; Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Feb 17, 2023
- Bmw recall: Back over prevention Feb 19, 2021
- Bmw recall: Seat belts Mar 19, 2020
- Bmw / Rolls-Royce / Toyota recall: Back over prevention Sep 27, 2019
- Bmw recall: Engine Jul 3, 2019
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jul 1, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.