2023-2024 BMW X1 Stability Control Control Module Recall (24V697)

Recall 24V697 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023-2024 BMW X1 in recall 24V697?

Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models.

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.

Is it safe to drive a 2023-2024 X1 with recall 24V697?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios 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 control module.

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V697?

Recall 24V697 covers 309 vehicles: 2024 BMW 530I; 2024 BMW 540I; 2023-2025 BMW 740I; 2024 BMW 750E; 2024-2025 BMW I5; 2024 BMW I7; 2023-2024 BMW X1; 2024 BMW X2; 2024-2025 BMW X5; 2025 BMW X6; 2023-2025 BMW X7; 2024 BMW XM; 2025 MINI Cooper; 2025 MINI Cooper S; 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4; 2025 MINI Jcw Countryman ALL4.

NHTSA lists 309 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the X1 stability control control module recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

When was recall 24V697 announced?

BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 24V697 to NHTSA on September 18, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 13, 2024.

This recall was filed 24 months ago. If your X1 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my X1 is part of recall 24V697?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V697 is open on your X1, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 24V697000 is open on your X1, it will be listed there. You can also ask any BMW dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should X1 owners do about recall 24V697?

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 24V697000 applies to your X1.
2. Call a BMW dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
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. Keep a simple log of any control module symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
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 X1 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 535 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 197 of them about the driver assistance.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 535 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 197 of them involve the driver assistance. 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.

• 2024 BMW X5: 145 complaints in total, 62 about the driver assistance
• 2023 BMW X1: 70 complaints in total, 31 about the driver assistance
• 2025 BMW X5: 62 complaints in total, 22 about the driver assistance
• 2024 BMW X7: 62 complaints in total, 23 about the driver assistance
• 2023 BMW X7: 44 complaints in total, 13 about the driver assistance
• 2024 BMW X1: 30 complaints in total, 10 about the driver assistance
• 2025 BMW X7: 29 complaints in total, 6 about the driver assistance
• 2024 BMW I5: 20 complaints in total, 5 about the driver assistance

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

The contact owns a 2023 BMW 740I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes). The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on, he observed a series of unknown warning lights being illuminated.

2023 BMW 740I owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11588021, filed May 10, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 BMW 740I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

2023 BMW 740I owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11595158, filed June 18, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 BMW 740I. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle came to a sudden stop; however, the brake pedal was not depressed. The message "Drive Carefully – Brake System" was displayed on the instrument panel and the check engine warning light was illuminated.

2023 BMW 740I owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11615254, filed September 18, 2024

Can recall 24V697 make my X1 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.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

When a driver assistance feature on the 2023-2024 BMW X1 brakes for no reason or stops working, it affects both safety and value. Software fixes do not always hold, which is why repeat repair records matter.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

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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