- The recall affects BMW X1, X5, X6, X7, 5-Series, and 7-Series models.
- BMW has stated they are not aware of any accidents or injuries tied to the defect.
- Drivers could experience a reduction in the brake’s power assist function.
Back in February of this year, BMW recalled nearly 80,000 vehicles in the US due to issues with the integrated brake (IB) system. The hope was that this recall would nip the problem in the bud. Spoiler alert: that didn’t happen, at least not for all of them.
Fast forward to this month, and BMW North America admitted that 11,579 of the previously “fixed” vehicles may have received a replacement IB module that doesn’t quite work as intended. Why does this replacement part fail to meet spec? BMW isn’t exactly spilling the beans. . What they are saying is that affected vehicles could still experience a loss of power assist, and both the ABS and DSC systems might not function properly, boosting the risk of a crash.
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The second wave of this recall includes a laundry list of BMW models like the 2023 X1 xDrive28i, 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, the X6 and X7 models, and several 2023 and 2024 variants from the 7-Series lineup. And don’t forget the i5 models if you’re trying to keep up with BMW’s electric push. Basically, if you drive a BMW and it’s newer than your last phone upgrade, check your mail.
Speaking of which, owners of impacted models may notice a warning lamp illuminated in the instrument cluster. BMW has not received reports of any injuries related to the fault, which is probably the only silver lining here.
As part of the original recall announced earlier in the year, dealers were instructed to replace the IB module free of charge. BMW later discovered that these replacements may not operate correctly and initially decided that a second recall would be necessary in early August.
Owners who think their vehicle may be impacted can use the NHTSA’s VIN lookup tool to check. BMW will also notify owners via First Class mail and dealers have been instructed to replace the IB module. But heads up—BMW admits that replacement parts are “very limited,” so brace yourself for a wait before your brakes are in working order again. In the meantime, drive safe and maybe give yourself a little extra room when stopping.
