CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X6 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i) and X5 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i) vehicles equipped with certain Pirelli tires. The tires may have a damaged inner layer, possibly resulting in a rapid loss of pressure while the vehicle is moving.
- Risk
- A rapid loss of tire pressure while the vehicle is moving can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW has notified all of the affected owners, and dealers will replace the defective tires, free of charge. BMW has contacted owners by telephone and those owners have had their cars remedied. Owner notification letters will not be sent. 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Pirelli tires on these vehicles may have a damaged inner layer. This can cause a rapid loss of tire pressure while the vehicle is moving.
A sudden loss of tire pressure can affect handling and control of the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should have their tires inspected and replaced at an authorized BMW dealer. The replacement is free of charge. BMW says it has already contacted affected owners by telephone and those vehicles have been remedied, but owners who have not yet been serviced can call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X5 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| BMW X6 | 2021 |