2021 Bmw 745le | 2021 Bmw X4 | 2020 Bmw 745le | 2020 Bmw X4 | 2020 Bmw X3 | 2020 Bmw M340i | 2020 Bmw 540i | 2019 Bmw Z4 | 2020 Toyota Supra | 2020 Bmw Z4 | 2021 Toyota Supra | 2021 Bmw Z4 — Engine
Published August 3, 2021 · Recall initiated: August 2, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V598000, published August 3, 2021 and initiated August 2, 2021. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2021 Bmw 745le | 2021 Bmw X4 | 2020 Bmw 745le | 2020 Bmw X4 | 2020 Bmw X3 | 2020 Bmw M340i | 2020 Bmw 540i | 2019 Bmw Z4 | 2020 Toyota Supra | 2020 Bmw Z4 | 2021 Toyota Supra | 2021 Bmw Z4 — Engine.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 745LE
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2021 BMW 745LE | 2021 BMW X4 | 2020 BMW 745LE | 2020 BMW X4 | 2020 BMW X3 | 2020 BMW M340I | 2020 BMW 540I | 2019 BMW Z4 | 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA | 2020 BMW Z4 | 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA | 2021 BMW Z4
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Bmw 745le | 2021 Bmw X4 | 2020 Bmw 745le | 2020 Bmw X4 | 2020 Bmw X3 | 2020 Bmw M340i | 2020 Bmw 540i | 2019 Bmw Z4 | 2020 Toyota Supra | 2020 Bmw Z4 | 2021 Toyota Supra | 2021 Bmw Z4 — Engine recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V598000 on August 3, 2021. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: 745LE.