The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V483000·Announced 2020-08-14

2021 BMW X5 and X6 Vehicles Recalled for Defective Tires

BMW is recalling 2021 X5 and X6 models equipped with certain Pirelli tires. The tires may have damaged inner layers that can cause rapid pressure loss while driving, affecting vehicle control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Confirmed structural defect in tire design creates serious crash risk through loss of vehicle control, but no injuries, crashes, or deaths have been reported. Qualifies as High severity per criteria for real hazards without documented harm.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America is recalling certain 2021 X5 and X6 vehicles equipped with specific Pirelli tires. The affected trim levels include sDrive40i, xDrive40i, and M50i models.

The Pirelli tires may have a damaged inner layer that can cause rapid loss of tire pressure while driving. This defect affects vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

BMW has notified affected owners and is replacing the defective tires free of charge at authorized dealers. For questions, owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2021 BMW X5
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
  • tire-defect
  • pressure-loss
  • loss-of-control
  • crash-risk
Affected units
42

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • X5
  • X6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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