Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The integrated brake system in your vehicle has two critical components: the rotor and shaft. In some cases, these parts weren't welded together correctly, which could cause them to separate during hard braking.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you'll lose the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and get reduced braking assistance. This can make it harder to stop your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the entire integrated brake system with a new one, at no cost to you. You'll get a notification letter, and you should schedule the repair 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.
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