BMW M4 recall: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Official safety recall 21V062000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X7 | 2020 | United States |
| BMW X7 | 2021 | United States |
| BMW X5 | 2020 | United States |
| BMW X5 | 2021 | United States |
| BMW X6 | 2020 | United States |
| BMW X6 | 2021 | United States |
| BMW M8 | 2020 | United States |
| BMW M8 | 2021 | United States |
| BMW M4 | 2021 | United States |
| BMW X7 | 2019 | United States |
| BMW X5 | 2019 | United States |
| BMW M3 | 2021 | United States |
The problem
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.
A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
The official remedy
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.