BMW X7 Tire Information Labels May Be Incorrect
medium How serious is it? About this label
Confusion from the incorrect label could lead an owner to install the wrong size tire or use the wrong inflation pressure, which the notice says could increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V514000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Equipment:other:labels |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The tire information label on these BMW X7 vehicles may list a tire size and cold tire inflation pressure that don't match the tires actually installed. A driver reading the label could get confused about what tire size or air pressure the vehicle needs, and might end up putting on the wrong size tire or using the wrong inflation pressure.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The tire information label will be replaced 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 20V514000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain X7 xDrive40i and M50i vehicles. The tire information labels may contain tire size and cold tire inflation pressure information that does not match the specific tires that were installed on these vehicles. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Safety risk
- The vehicle operator may be confused by the tire information on the label and this could lead to the installation of an inappropriate size tire and/or inflation pressure, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2020. 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.