2021 BMW 840I Brake Hydraulic Recall (21V062)

Recall 21V062 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021 BMW 840I in recall 21V062?

The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.

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 840I with recall 21V062?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase 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 hydraulic.

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V062?

Recall 21V062 covers 893 vehicles: 2021 BMW 740LI; 2021 BMW 745LE; 2021 BMW 750LI; 2021 BMW 840I; 2021 BMW M3; 2021 BMW M4; 2021 BMW M760LI; 2021 BMW M8; 2021 BMW M850I; 2021 BMW X5; 2021 BMW X6; 2021 BMW X7.

NHTSA lists 893 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the 840I brake hydraulic recall?

Yes. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

When was recall 21V062 announced?

BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 21V062 to NHTSA on February 10, 2021.

This recall was filed 68 months ago. If your 840I was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my 840I is part of recall 21V062?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V062 is open on your 840I, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021 840I vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should 840I owners do about recall 21V062?

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 21V062000 applies to your 840I.
2. Call a BMW dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the hydraulic 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 840I owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 11 of them about the brakes.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 167 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 11 of them involve the brakes. 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, 6 about the brakes
• 2021 BMW X7: 46 complaints in total, 2 about the brakes
• 2021 BMW X6: 7 complaints in total, 2 about the brakes
• 2021 BMW M3: 3 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes
• 2021 BMW 750LI: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes
• 2021 BMW M4: 1 complaints in total, 1 about the brakes
• 2021 BMW M760LI: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes
• 2021 BMW 745LE: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes

A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):

When applying brakes and releasing the brakes there is a grinding sound. The grinding sound is pronounced when applying the brake and turning the steering wheel at the same time. When I took the vehicle to Checkered flag BMW of Virginia Beach, I was told per BMW engineering it was norm operating characteristic.

2021 BMW X7 owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11472663, filed July 7, 2022

When starting the vehicle and shifting into drive, "hard" brakes are felt. Brake pedal is "stuck" in a high position and cannot be compressed. The vehicle is extremely unstable – the car lurches forward when brakes are slightly released. Excessive brake pressure is required to prevent the vehicle from moving inadvertently.

2021 BMW X7 owner, SC, NHTSA complaint 11496690, filed December 9, 2022

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact shifted into park while the vehicle was in motion to stop the vehicle.

2021 BMW X6 owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11713418, filed January 26, 2026

Can recall 21V062 make my 840I 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 hydraulic recall means their 840I 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)).

Brake defects are safety defects. California's lemon law presumption can apply after two repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, when the manufacturer has been notified directly.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 BMW 840I 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 840I 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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