2021 BMW X5 and BMW X6 recall: tires
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on August 14, 2020. It covers about 42 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 42
- reported
- Aug 14, 2020
- owners notified
- Aug 22, 2020
Tires
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 20V483000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 20V483000
Is there a recall on the 2021 BMW X5 and BMW X6 tires?
Yes. Recall 20V483000, reported on August 14, 2020, covers about 42 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V483000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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