BMW 530I, 540I, 740I and others: Control module

Date

Sept. 18, 2024

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 530I (2024); BMW 540I (2024); BMW 740I (2023, 2024, 2025); BMW 750E (2024); BMW I5 (2024, 2025); BMW I7 (2024); BMW X1 (2023, 2024); BMW X2 (2024); BMW X5 (2024, 2025); BMW X6 (2025); BMW X7 (2023, 2024, 2025); BMW XM (2024); Mini Cooper (2025); Mini Cooper S (2025); Mini Countryman S ALL4 (2025); Mini JCW Countryman ALL4 (2025); Rolls-Royce Spectre (2024)

Component

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) › Control Module; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Description of the defect

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.

Potentially affected

309

What can happen

A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall notes

Owner's may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Nov. 13, 2024

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Integrated Brake Module · Integrated Brake Module · See Remedy Section

Recall number

24V697000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.