2019-2021 BMW 540I, BMW 745LE and others recall: engine
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on August 2, 2021. It covers about 50,024 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 50,024
- reported
- Aug 2, 2021
- owners notified
- Sep 17, 2021
- related complaints
- 93
Engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 number 21V598000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 93 complaints about engine problems.
2020 BMW 540I2020 BMW 745LE2021 BMW 745LE2020 BMW M340I2020 BMW X32020 BMW X42021 BMW X42019 BMW Z42020 BMW Z42021 BMW Z42020 Toyota Supra2021 Toyota Supra
Questions about recall 21V598000
Is there a recall on the 2019-2021 BMW 540I, BMW 745LE and others engine?
Yes. Recall 21V598000, reported on August 2, 2021, covers about 50,024 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V598000?
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.
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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