BMW Upgrades Recall To 1.5 Million Cars For Braking Malfunction

In February this year, BMW announced a recall for a faulty braking system. When this was first announced, the company believed that 79,670 vehicles were impacted. Since then, action has been taken to ensure the safety of customers. Now, however, BMW is announcing an important update. More vehicles fall under this recall than they originally thought. That said, as of this writing, the number of vehicles impacted is up to 1.5 million.

So, as you might imagine, this massive recall covers quite a few places . In the United States, there are 270,000 vehicles included in the recall. But the U.S. isn’t the only country involved. Others include China (370,000), France (60,000), Germany (150,000), and Korea (60,000). With the recall expanding, a reminder of what BMW owners can and should do is very much needed.

First, it’s important to check if your BMW was produced during the affected time period — between June 2022 and August 2024. Refer to the list below to see if your model is included:

• Select BMW X models (excluding X3 and X4)
• 5 and 7 Series
• Rolls-Royce Spectre
• MINI Cooper
• Countryman

BMW Recall Over Faulty Breaks Expands to 1.5 Million Cars in Five Countries

If you discover that your vehicle may be affected by this recall, there’s no need to panic. While alarming, when recalls like this happen, there are usually simple solutions. So, if this recall does apply to you, please visit your local dealer. Here, they’ll be able to provide you with all of the relevant info to keep you safe. Plus, if your brakes do need to be replaced, this should be done for absolutely no cost to you.

This BMW recall isn’t the only one to be announced this summer . So, if you or someone you know has a Honda or Chrysler, you’ll want to check what models are included. Stay safe everyone!

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