Bmw 2021-08-02 Vehicles serious NHTSA
Vehicles · NHTSA · Recall #NHTSA-21V598000
2020 Bmw X3 Recall
Issued August 2, 2021 · Bmw
In August 2021, Bmw recalled the 2020 Bmw X3, a serious vehicles recall reported by the NHTSA. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
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.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using 2020 Bmw X3 only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Bmw to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): 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
- Brand
- Bmw
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall date
- August 2, 2021
- Units affected
- Not reported
- Sold at
- Not listed
- Recall number
- NHTSA-21V598000
- Made in
- Not listed
- Issuing agency
- NHTSA
In context
- Bmw has 82 recalls in our database, including 4 rated Critical.
- We're tracking 1,755 Vehicles recalls in our database.
- This is the 195th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2021.