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NHTSA recall 21V598000 · announced August 2, 2021 · filed by Bmw Of North America, Llc · 50,024 units affected

The 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.

The risk

Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2020 Bmw 540i
• 2020 Bmw 745le
• 2021 Bmw 745le
• 2020 Bmw M340i
• 2020 Bmw X3
• 2020 Bmw X4
• 2021 Bmw X4
• 2019 Bmw Z4
• 2020 Bmw Z4
• 2021 Bmw Z4
• 2020 Toyota Supra
• 2021 Toyota Supra

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.