2020 BMW 540I RECALL - #21V598000
RECALL FOR ENGINE
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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2020 BMW 540I |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/3/2021 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
9/17/2021 |
| # Affected |
50,024 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2020 BMW 540I Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 BMW 540I Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 BMW 540I Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2020 BMW 540I Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 BMW 540I Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 27, 2021 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
???When charging the vehicle with an Occasional Use Charger (OUC) after previously using a Wallbox charger, the selected charging current might not be displayed correctly in the instrument cluster.
Dec 27, 2021 - 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
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Dec 27, 2021 - 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
Dec 27, 2021 - 353620 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
???When charging the vehicle with an Occasional Use Charger (OUC) after previously using a Wallbox charger, the selected charging current might not be displayed correctly in the instrument cluster.
Dec 20, 2021 - 061560 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The BMW Gesture Control function may fail permanently as a result of high temperature fluctuations.
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