BMW X5 and X6 Tires May Lose Pressure Fast
high How serious is it? About this label
A sudden loss of tire pressure while driving can affect how the vehicle handles, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V483000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Tires |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain BMW X5 and X6 vehicles equipped with specific Pirelli tires, the inner layer of the tire may be damaged. This can cause the tire to rapidly lose air pressure while the vehicle is moving.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer to have the affected tires replaced; BMW customer service can be reached at 1-800-525-7417.
3. This repair is free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V483000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
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Official notice
- Component
- TIRES
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X6 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i) and X5 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i) vehicles equipped with certain Pirelli tires. The tires may have a damaged inner layer, possibly resulting in a rapid loss of pressure while the vehicle is moving.
- Safety risk
- A rapid loss of tire pressure while the vehicle is moving can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.