2021 BMW X6 Tire Recall (20V483)

Recall 20V483 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021 BMW X6 in recall 20V483?

The tires may have a damaged inner layer, possibly resulting in a rapid loss of pressure while the vehicle is moving.

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.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2021 X6 with recall 20V483?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A rapid loss of tire pressure while the vehicle is moving can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the tires.

Which vehicles are included in recall 20V483?

Recall 20V483 covers 42 vehicles: 2021 BMW X5; 2021 BMW X6.

NHTSA lists 42 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the X6 tire recall?

Yes. BMW has notified all of the affected owners, and dealers will replace the defective tires, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 20V483 announced?

BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 20V483 to NHTSA on August 14, 2020.

This recall was filed 74 months ago. If your X6 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my X6 is part of recall 20V483?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 20V483 is open on your X6, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 20V483000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should X6 owners do about recall 20V483?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 20V483000 applies to your X6.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized BMW dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the tires happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are X6 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 20V483 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 115 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 BMW X5: 108 complaints in total, 2 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2021 BMW X6: 7 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

In the middle of driving, multiple warning lights came on in the car and the steering became very stiff, which made it difficult to steer the car. We brought the car to the dealer service station and they identified that the crank pulley system had a failure and the vibration damper needed to be replaced.

2021 BMW X5 owner, MD, NHTSA complaint 11704139, filed December 10, 2025

The front driveshaft universal joint failed causing the drive shaft to bust a hole in the engine and crack the transmission. There was no knocking noise prior to failure. It suddenly failed, disengaged and caused damage. I was told by service manager the u-bolt must have been defective to have failed without warning.

2021 BMW X5 owner, LA, NHTSA complaint 11756576, filed August 12, 2026

Can recall 20V483 make my X6 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this tires recall means their X6 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2021 BMW X6 returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what California's lemon law looks at.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 BMW X6 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the X6 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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