NHTSA Recall 21V062000: Hydraulic (service brakes) and service brakes, hydraulic
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 893 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the BMW 740LI.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V062000 |
|---|---|
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received | February 10, 2021 |
| Owner notification | May 25, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V062000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 740LI | 2020, 2021 |
| BMW 745LE | 2021 |
| BMW 750LI | 2020, 2021 |
| BMW 840I | 2020, 2021 |
| BMW M3 | 2021 |
| BMW M4 | 2021 |
| BMW M760LI | 2020, 2021 |
| BMW M8 | 2020, 2021 |
| BMW M850I | 2020, 2021 |
| BMW X5 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| BMW X6 | 2020, 2021 |
| BMW X7 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.