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2020 BMW 5 Series ENGINE Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ENGINE issues.

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ENGINE Safety Recalls

Critical #21V598000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine management system is like a computer that helps control your engine and brakes. In some 2020-2021 BMW models, this system might not work properly when you start the engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If the system fails, you'll lose the extra braking assist that helps you stop smoothly. This means you'll have to rely on your regular brakes, which can be more difficult to control, and could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the engine management software for free. This will ensure your brakes work as intended, and it's a quick fix that won't cost you a thing. You should schedule the update after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2021 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Other BMW 5 Series 2020 Recalls

BACK OVER PREVENTION
3 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall

Other BMW 5 Series Years

2025
4 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
3 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
7 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
6 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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14 ENGINE recalls
2019 BMW Z4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2020 BMW 5 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the ENGINE recall for the 2020 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #21V598000)

Your vehicle's engine management system is like a computer that helps control your engine and brakes. In some 2020-2021 BMW models, this system might not work properly when you start the engine. If the system fails, you'll lose the extra braking assist that helps you stop smoothly. This means you'll have to rely on your regular brakes, which can be more difficult to control, and could increase the risk of a crash. Your BMW dealer will update the engine management software for free. This will ensure your brakes work as intended, and it's a quick fix that won't cost you a thing. You should schedule the update after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2021 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.