2021 BMW X5 Models Recalled for Potentially Loose Brake Disc Fasteners
BMW is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i and X5 xDrive40i vehicles because the right front brake disc may have incorrect fasteners that could loosen over time, affecting vehicle control and increasing crash risk.
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: This is a structural vehicle defect in a critical safety system (brake disc fasteners) that could affect vehicle handling and control. However, the source explicitly states no owner vehicles are currently affected and no injuries have been reported, limiting severity to High per the rubric criterion that theoretical hazards without reported injuries cap at score 3.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i and X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The right front brake disc may have been assembled with incorrect fasteners, which could result in the brake disc becoming loose over time.
A loose brake disc could affect vehicle handling and control, and increase the risk of a crash.
According to the recall information, there are no owner vehicles currently affected by this issue. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information. Consumers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2021 BMW X5
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle
- Hazard
- brake-disc-loosening
- incorrect-fastener
- handling-control-loss
- Affected units
- 9
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 (1)
- X5
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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