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2021 BMW 7 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
The engine control system in your vehicle is like the brain that tells the engine when to start and how to run. In certain 2020-2021 models, this system may not work properly during engine start, causing a loss of braking assist.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you'll lose the extra help that assists with braking, but you'll still have full mechanical braking available. However, this could increase the risk of a crash, especially in emergency situations.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the engine control software for free, so you don't have to pay a thing. You should schedule the update after checking repair availability with your dealer, and you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 if you have any questions. 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 7 Series 2021 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
CHILD SEAT
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other BMW 7 Series Years

2025
3 recalls
2024
5 recalls
2023
11 recalls
2022
2 recalls
2020
9 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
1 recall
2016
1 recall
2015
2 recalls
2014
2 recalls
2013
2 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
2 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
3 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
2 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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18 ENGINE recalls
2019 BMW Z4
18 ENGINE recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2021 BMW 7 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 2021 BMW 7 Series? (Campaign #21V598000)

The engine control system in your vehicle is like the brain that tells the engine when to start and how to run. In certain 2020-2021 models, this system may not work properly during engine start, causing a loss of braking assist. If this happens, you'll lose the extra help that assists with braking, but you'll still have full mechanical braking available. However, this could increase the risk of a crash, especially in emergency situations. Your BMW dealer will update the engine control software for free, so you don't have to pay a thing. You should schedule the update after checking repair availability with your dealer, and you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 if you have any questions. This timing describes the original 2021 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.