In February, BMW recalled approximately 80,000 vehicles due to potential issues with their integrated brake modules not functioning as intended. The German automaker has now broadened this recall to include around 278,000 vehicles from various models, implementing a worldwide halt on sales of the affected cars, as reported by CarExpert. This expanded recall now encompasses 2023-2025 BMW i5, 7 Series, i7, X1, X2, X3, X5, X6, X7, and XM models in the United States. BMW informed BMW Blog that vehicles which had already undergone replacement under the initial recall must be re-serviced.
NHTSA documents from the original recall indicate that the integrated brake system may not operate as designed, potentially reducing the power assist feature. In the event of a problem, the vehicle will illuminate a warning light and display a message on the main screen. A malfunctioning brake module could result in extended stopping distances and cause the antilock brake system and stability control to fail. However, this issue does not compromise the vehicle’s mechanical braking or emergency brake functions. Motor1 has contacted BMW for additional details regarding the recall, and this article will be updated upon receiving a response.
