BMW recalls more than 7000 cars

BMW Australia has announced a nationwide recall affecting multiple models, from the BMW i5 electric sedan to its high-performance XM SUV, over brake concerns for more than 7000 vehicles.

A total of 7168 vehicles are involved in the safety recall, including the BMW 520i and 740i sedans, along with three battery-electric models – i5, i7 and iX1 – as well as the X1, X5, X6, X7 and XM SUVs, all of which were built between 2022-2023.

BMW says the potential fault stems from a manufacturing defect, which could cause signal interference within the electronic braking system.

“If this occurs, a higher pedal force may be required for braking,” BMW said in the recall notice issued today, while safety features including anti-lock braking and dynamic stability control will not be available.

Affected vehicles will display a brake warning light in the instrument cluster and the manufacturer says a message will appear on the central display.

Owners are encouraged to follow any instructions provided by the vehicle, before promptly contacting their local BMW dealership.

While affected vehicles are expected to remain controllable, BMW says a higher pedal force may be required and, in certain conditions, braking distances may be extended.

According to the notice posted on the federal government’s official Vehicle Recalls website, “a reduction in braking performance could increase the risk of an accident resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants, pedestrians and other road users”.

Once parts are available, owners will be asked to bring their vehicle to a BMW dealership to have the electronic brake system controller replaced at no cost.

A list of relevant VIN numbers is available via the recall notice online.

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