NHTSA recall 21V062000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 21V062000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Reported | 2021-02-10 |
| Owners notified | 2021-05-25 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Units potentially affected | 893 |
| Part numbers | 34335A30760, 34337882966, 34335A29149, 34335A30755 – Vehicle Model Dependent |
| Report | Annual report 3, for 2025 quarter 2 to 2026 quarter 1 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2026-04-29 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 893 |
| Reported remedied | 884 (98%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 2 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2026 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2020 BMW 740LI | |
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| 2021 BMW 740LI | |
| 2021 BMW 745LE | |
| 2020 BMW 750LI | |
| 2021 BMW 750LI | |
| 2020 BMW 840I | |
| 2021 BMW 840I | |
| 2021 BMW M3 | |
| 2021 BMW M4 | |
| 2020 BMW M760LI | |
| 2021 BMW M760LI | |
| 2020 BMW M8 | |
| 2021 BMW M8 | |
| 2020 BMW M850I | |
| 2021 BMW M850I | |
| 2019 BMW X5 | |
| 2020 BMW X5 | |
| 2021 BMW X5 | |
| 2020 BMW X6 | |
| 2021 BMW X6 | |
| 2019 BMW X7 | |
| 2020 BMW X7 | |
| 2021 BMW X7 |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| B340714 | 2023-11-01. Service bulletin. Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material- |
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| SIB510623 | 2023-05-15. Service bulletin. The hazard light (aka emergency flasher) button gets stuck in the ON or OFF position when actuated. |
| B340921 | 2023-03-20. Service bulletin. A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operation when braking from low speed. |
| SIB170220 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. Symptom 1: There are traces of coolant leaking under the vehicle, or there is significant pressure released along with coolant loss when opening the low temperature cooling system reservoir (engine cold). The following fault code may also be stored in the DME: 20A201 - Charge air cooling system: Coolant pump protective function activated due to dry running Symptom 2*: The air conditioning may have low cooling output with the following fault stored in the IHKA: 80120A - Compressor: Shut down due to overpressure in refrigerant system. Symptom 2 is an additional symptom related to Symptom 1. Diagnose the IHKA fault with ISTA test plans if it is the only fault stored (if no DME faults are stored related to coolant loss, this bulletin repair does not apply). |
| B330120 | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. There is a shudder or jerking feeling coming from the rear of the vehicle at low speeds and low engine loads while turning. Incorrect actuating pressure in the M-differential clutch plates. |
| SIB340721 | 2021-12-13. Service bulletin. When starting the vehicle vehicle at standstill, various yellow Check Control Messages CCMs appear. ID code 00042: Brake system. Additional notes: Avoid abrupt braking as far as possible. Drive at a moderate speed. Have it checked by your nearest Service Center. ID code 2046: Braking force assistance. Additional notes: Braking force assistance failure. Higher pedal force required for vehicle deceleration. Drive at a moderate speed. Have it checked by your nearest Service Center. |
| B341019 | 2021-11-08. Service bulletin. Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance, customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials. In the same conversation, inform the customer that his/her braking performance can help ensure that the noises do not occur or disappear quickly. |
| B341019 | 2021-09-07. Service bulletin. Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance, customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials In the same conversation, inform the customer that his/her braking performance can help ensure that the noises do not occur or disappear quickly. |
| B511121 | 2021-07-06. Service bulletin. ROOF TRIM STRIP LOOSE AT REAR: The roof trim strip may be loose at the last (rearmost) clip as shown. This can occur on either side of the roof, or on both sides. |
| B360121 | 2021-05-24. Service bulletin. Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees F) increases the likelihood of cracks to form. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.