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2021 BMW 745Le

4 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

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

Known 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 as soon as you get the recall notice, and you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 if you have any questions.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #21V062000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The integrated brake system in your vehicle has a rotor and shaft that helps your car stop smoothly and safely. In some 2020-2021 models, these parts might not have been welded properly, which could cause them to separate during hard braking.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ABS and braking assistance fail, you could lose some or all of your brakes, making it harder to stop the car. This increases the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the entire integrated brake system with a new one, free of charge. You'll get a recall notice with instructions on how to schedule the repair, and you should do so as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #20V601000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The hybrid battery in your vehicle is the part that powers the electric motor and helps your car move. In certain models, debris might have gotten inside the battery cells during production.
Risk if Unfixed
If this debris causes a short-circuit, it could lead to a fire or injure you. In the worst-case scenario, this could happen while you're driving or charging your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the battery module if needed, at no cost to you. Until the repair is done, avoid charging your vehicle, driving in manual or sport mode, and using the shift paddles. You'll get a notice with the repair schedule, and you should follow the instructions carefully.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Under Review #21V096000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The rearview camera system in your vehicle is a critical safety feature that shows you what's behind your car when reversing. In certain models, a small portion of the image may be missing or the screen may not light up when you shift into Reverse.
Risk if Unfixed
If you rely on the rearview camera and it's not working properly, you could miss seeing something behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and update the rearview camera software if needed, all at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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ENGINE
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other BMW 745Le Years

2020
3 recalls
2019
1 recall

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