BMW X6 2021: TIRES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V483000

Make Model Year
BMW X6 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-08-22 2020-08-14 2020-08-17

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: TIRES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 42

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2021 X6 "sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i" and X5 "sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i" vehicles equipped with certain Pirelli tires. The tires may have a damaged inner layer, possibly resulting in a rapid loss of pressure while the vehicle is moving.

Consequence

A rapid loss of tire pressure while the vehicle is moving can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW has notified all of the affected owners, and dealers will replace the defective tires, free of charge. BMW has contacted owners by telephone and those owners have had their cars remedied. Owner notification letters will not be sent. 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 www.safercar.gov.