Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 2, 2021
BMW X5 (2020) Recall: Brake System Failure Risk
BMW recalls 2020-2021 X5 models with potential brake system failure. A faulty brake system may cause loss of ABS and braking assistance, increasing crash risk. Owners receive free replacement.
BMW is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 models due to a risk that the brake system could fail during hard braking, potentially causing loss of ABS and braking assistance. This could increase the chance of a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79252-bmw-x5-2020-recall-brake-system-failure-risk.
“BMW X5 (2020) Recall: Brake System Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79252-bmw-x5-2020-recall-brake-system-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V062000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V062000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled certain 2020-2021 BMW vehicles on Oct. 2, 2021, after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a potential loss of braking assistance. The hazard increases crash risk due to improperly welded components in the integrated brake system. Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for a free dealer repair.
How to tell if you have it
BMW 740LI, 2020-2021
BMW 745LE, 2021
BMW 750LI, 2020-2021
BMW 840I, 2020-2021
BMW M3, 2021
BMW M4, 2021
BMW M760LI, 2020-2021
BMW M850I, 2020-2021
BMW M8, 2020-2021
BMW X5, 2019-2021
BMW X6, 2020-2021
BMW X7, 2019-2021
What to do
BMW will notify owners and dealers will replace the integrated brake system free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The hazard
According to NHTSA, the rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event. This separation can result in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has had 291 other recalls on record since Oct. 12, 2009. Recent brand recalls include a power loss risk for the BMW 750e XDrive (2025) and a steering control risk for the BMW X3 (2024-2026), both reported on Aug. 12, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include an Audi E-TRON Sportback brake pedal detachment risk (April 15, 2026), a Ford Escape stability control risk (Nov. 14, 2025), and a Ford Transit brake failure risk (Feb. 17, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your X5 is a 2020-2021 model with specific trim levels listed in the recall notice. The recall covers models with the X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, and X5M configurations.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 to confirm your vehicle's recall status and schedule a brake system replacement.
Schedule Brake System Replacement
BMW dealers will replace the integrated brake system at no cost once you confirm your vehicle is affected.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V062000 — BMW X5 (2020) Recall: Brake System Failure Risk
Hello,
I own a BMW X5 (2020) Recall: Brake System Failure Risk that is covered by recall 21V062000 from BMW.
The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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