BMW recalls 2021 X5 models with potential loose front brake discs that could affect handling and increase crash risk. Owners receive free brake disc replacement if needed.
A loose brake disc could affect vehicle handling and control, and increase the risk of a crash.
BMW is recalling certain 2:021 X5 vehicles due to a potential loose front brake disc that could affect vehicle handling and increase crash risk. Owners don't need to take action since no vehicles are affected, but BMW will inspect and replace brake discs if necessary. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80266-bmw-2021-x5-brake-disc-recall-loose-disc-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80266-bmw-2021-x5-brake-disc-recall-loose-disc-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V089000
“BMW 2021 X5 Brake Disc Recall: Loose Disc Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80266-bmw-2021-x5-brake-disc-recall-loose-disc-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V089000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V089000).
A loose front brake disc could affect vehicle handling and control, potentially increasing crash risk. This occurs because the brake disc may have been assembled with incorrect fasteners that loosen over time.
Owners of 2021 BMW X5 sDrive40i and X5 xDrive40i models. The risk is low since no vehicles are affected and BMW will inspect and replace brake discs if needed.
Check for 2021 X5 sDrive40i or X5 xDrive40i models. No owner notification is required since no vehicles are affected.
Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to get inspection and replacement of brake discs if necessary.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right front brake disc and replace it if necessary, along with the unaffected left side brake disc, free of charge. There are no owner vehicles affected; therefore, owner notification is not necessary and, as such, a planned owner notification date is not entered into the recall schedule. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
No action is needed since no vehicles are affected. BMW will inspect and replace brake discs if necessary.
The right front brake disc may have been assembled with incorrect fasteners that could become loose over time, affecting vehicle handling and increasing crash risk.
Check if your vehicle is a 2021 X5 sDrive40i or X5 xDrive40i model. No owner notification is required since no vehicles are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V089000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 21V089000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right front brake disc and replace it if necessary, along with the unaffected left side brake disc, free of charge. There are no owner vehicles affected; therefore, owner notification is not necessary and, as such, a planned owner notification date is not entered into the recall schedule. Owners may contact BMW's 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.
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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.
