NHTSA recall 21V-598: Engine

BMW of North America, LLC · Reported August 2, 2021 · 7 affected model years

Engine recall

21V-598
August 2, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available.
Safety risk
Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V598000
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Report dateAugust 2, 2021
ComponentEngine
Fixed over the airNo

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.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 BMW X47 recalls total2021 Toyota Supra5 recalls total2020 BMW Z46 recalls total2020 BMW X410 recalls total2020 BMW X316 recalls total2020 Toyota Supra8 recalls total2019 BMW Z46 recalls total

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