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BMW brake module failure can weaken brakes and stability control

NHTSA campaign 24V739000 · Reported 2024-10-02 · BMW of North America, LLC

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Losing brake assist or stability control can lengthen stopping distances or cause you to lose control, which is a serious crash risk, though the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

On these BMW cars and SUVs, the combined brake unit can act up. When it does, you may lose power brake assist, meaning the brake pedal gets much harder to push and the car takes longer to stop. The same fault can keep the anti-lock brakes and the stability control from working right, so the car may be harder to control. Dealers will replace the brake module. Even vehicles already fixed under earlier recall 24V-104 need this new repair.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your BMW is covered. 2. Call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or your dealer to ask about parts and scheduling. 3. Get the brake module replaced free of charge, even if you had the earlier recall done.

Affected vehicles (8)

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Safety risk
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have the new remedy completed.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.