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BMW Equipment Recalls Cover Tire Labels, Chargers, and Motorcycle Accessories
Tire information is the clearest recurring issue in these BMW equipment recalls. Certain 2024–2025 X5 xDrive40i, 2021 X7, and 2022 X4 vehicles have incorrect tire size or pressure information, while labels on specified 2021 R 1250 motorcycles may detach. The X5 also appears in the 2019 sun visor warning label recall and the TurboCord charger recall involving certain electrified BMW models. Motorcycle accessory problems include dark windscreens that inhibit visibility and luggage cases or mounts that partially block rear reflectors. These notices span cars, SUVs, motorcycles, and charging equipment, with label replacement recurring across several remedies.
Warning signs to watch for
- Restricted visibility through a darker windscreen: the 2018-03-21 accessory windscreen recall explicitly describes this effect.
- Tire pressure label detaching from the frame: the 2020-08-20 R 1250 motorcycle recall describes labels that may not remain affixed.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these eight equipment notices tells owners to stop driving or park outside. This includes the TurboCord charger notice, despite its electrical shock and fire risks, and the motorcycle windscreen and luggage reflector notices. The X5, X7, and X4 tire information notices, R 1250 tire pressure label notice, and X5 sun visor notice also do not tell owners to stop driving. The supplied TurboCord notice does not provide an interim charging instruction to repeat.
What the free repair involves
Remedies are free of charge: dealers inspect TurboCord cables and replace as necessary; replace recalled windscreens; install case reflectors or a bracket with reflectors for case mounts; and replace the recalled X5, X7, X4, and R 1250 tire labels. For the X5 sun visor recall, dealers inspect driver and passenger visors and replace them as necessary.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 1 |
| high | 2 |
| medium | 4 |
| low | 1 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | BMW X5 Tire Placard Lists Wrong Information | high |
| Aug 18, 2021 | BMW X4 Tire Label Has Wrong Information | medium |
| Aug 27, 2020 | BMW X7 Tire Information Labels May Be Incorrect | medium |
| Aug 20, 2020 | BMW motorcycle tire pressure labels may fall off | medium |
| Dec 19, 2018 | BMW X5 Sun Visor Airbag Warning Label Missing | low |
| Sep 20, 2018 | BMW 530e and X5 Charging Cable Fire Risk | critical |
| Mar 21, 2018 | BMW Motorcycle Windscreens Too Dark for Visibility | high |
| Jul 28, 2017 | BMW Motorcycle Luggage Cases May Block Rear Reflectors | medium |
Common questions
Which BMW equipment recalls involve tire information?
The supplied notices identify tire information problems on certain 2024–2025 X5 xDrive40i, 2021 X7, and 2022 X4 vehicles. A separate notice covers tire pressure labels that may detach on specified 2021 R 1250 motorcycles. Each specifies free label replacement.
Does the TurboCord recall require replacing the vehicle battery?
The TurboCord notice identifies potentially failing capacitors within portable chargers. Its remedy is for dealers to inspect the charging cable and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The notice does not specify replacement of the vehicle battery.
How does BMW fix luggage cases that block reflectors?
The luggage recall says optional aluminum cases may partially block rear reflex reflectors, and certain R1200GS case mounts may also block them. Dealers install reflectors on the cases or an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors for the mounts, free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.