BMW X5 (2021) recall — Tires
BMW recalls certain 2021 X5 vehicles with Pirelli tires that may lose pressure rapidly while driving, increasing crash risk. Owners will get free tire replacements.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A rapid loss of tire pressure while the vehicle is moving can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling 2:01 X5 models with specific Pirelli tires that could rapidly lose pressure while driving, potentially causing loss of vehicle control and crashes. Affected owners should stop using the vehicle until tires are replaced. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80268-bmw-2021-x5-tires-recall-risk-of-rapid-pressure-loss.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80268-bmw-2021-x5-tires-recall-risk-of-rapid-pressure-loss · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V483000
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“BMW 2021 X5 Tires Recall: Risk of Rapid Pressure Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80268-bmw-2021-x5-tires-recall-risk-of-rapid-pressure-loss. Based on NHTSA recall #20V483000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V483000).
Why it’s dangerous
Defective tires may have a damaged inner layer that causes rapid pressure loss while the vehicle is moving. This can lead to reduced vehicle handling and control, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 BMW X5 models with Pirelli tires listed in the recall. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk due to potential loss of control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 X5 has Pirelli tires with model numbers starting with 'P215' or 'P225' as listed in the recall. The recall covers specific trim levels including sDrive40i and xDrive40i.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to arrange free tire replacement for affected vehicles.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW has notified all of the affected owners, and dealers will replace the defective tires, free of charge. BMW has contacted owners by telephone and those owners have had their cars remedied. Owner notification letters will not be sent. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Questions people ask
Will I get a notification letter?
No, BMW has contacted owners by phone and will not send notification letters.
How do I know if my tires are affected?
Check if your 2021 X5 has Pirelli tires with model numbers starting with 'P215' or 'P225' as listed in the recall.
Do I need to stop using my vehicle immediately?
No, but affected owners should have the tires replaced by BMW before the defect causes a crash.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V483000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 20V483000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW has notified all of the affected owners, and dealers will replace the defective tires, free of charge. BMW has contacted owners by telephone and those owners have had their cars remedied. Owner notification letters will not be sent. 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.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V483000 (August 14, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.