Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The integrated brake system in your vehicle has a critical component that connects the brake rotor to the brake shaft. In some 2020-2021 models, this connection might not be properly welded, which could cause it to fail during hard braking.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connection fails while you're braking hard, you could lose the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty brake system with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as you receive your recall notice, and you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information. 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 2020-2021 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.
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