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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.","consequence":"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":"The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"26V096000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","mfr":"BMW of North America, LLC","reported":"2026-02-19","owner_notified":"2026-04-16","units":58713,"summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 M5 Sportswagon, 2025-2026 M5, 2024-2025 750e xDrive, 2025-2026 550e xDrive, 2023-2025 I7, 2023-2025 7 Series, 2024-2026 i5, and 5 Series vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.","consequence":"A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning system\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s electrical wiring harness and add a retaining strap/bracket to the harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 13, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"24V714000","component":"STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM","mfr":"BMW of North America, LLC","reported":"2024-09-25","owner_notified":"2024-11-22","units":982,"summary":"BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70 xDrive vehicles.  The steering spindle may break requiring a greater steering effort to control the vehicle.","consequence":"A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024.  Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.","notes":"Owners may also 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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V697000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE","mfr":"BMW of North America, LLC","reported":"2024-09-18","owner_notified":"2024-11-13","units":309,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V104000","component":"ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","mfr":"BMW of North America, LLC","reported":"2024-02-12","owner_notified":"2024-06-28","units":266716,"summary":"BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce 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.","consequence":"A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.  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Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":5,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":53,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":8,"crash":2,"fire":0,"injured":3,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Forward Collision Avoidance",6],["Electrical System",4],["Service Brakes",3],["Power Train",2],["Unspecified",2],["Engine",1]],"by_year":{"2024":1,"2026":7},"excerpts":[["2026-09-08","Electrical System","-The automatic emergency braking system and the forward collision warning system did not work. -The car is at the dealership where an SPI is being conducted. -While there was no serious injury, had a pedestrian been in front of me they would have been killed. -The manufacturer was notified the day of the accident. With\u2026"],["2026-04-07","Service Brakes","The contact owns a 2025 BMW I5. The contact stated that while driving at 6 MPH before dawn, the brakes became inoperable while making a left turn and a right U-turn around a van. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, went up the curb, made a quick right turn to avoid a major crash, and eventually crashed int\u2026"],["2026-04-06","Power Train","Vehicle History & Initial Defect: I took delivery of a used 2025 BMW i5 in November 2025 (~1025 mi). Upon delivery, the vehicle immediately displayed a persistent \"Acoustic Pedestrian Warning\" failure. This was a direct violation of FMVSS No. 141 (Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and EV). 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