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BMW X5 Recall 21V062: Brake rotor may separate, causing loss of ABS and braking assist

NHTSA campaign 21V062, reported February 10, 2021, 893 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A welding defect in the integrated brake system's rotor and shaft may allow them to separate during hard braking. If that happens, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) can be lost and braking assistance is reduced, which increases the risk of a crash.

If you own a vehicle covered by this recall, BMW will replace the integrated brake system at no cost at an authorized BMW dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V062BMW of North America, LLC
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Problem
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

BMW 740LI20202021
BMW 745LE2021
BMW 750LI20202021
BMW 840i20202021
BMW M32021
BMW M42021
BMW M760LI20202021
BMW M820202021
BMW M850I20202021
BMW X5201920202021
BMW X620202021
BMW X7201920202021