2023 BMW X1 Brake Control Module Recall (24V739)

Recall 24V739 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023 BMW X1 in recall 24V739?

Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Is it safe to drive a 2023 X1 with recall 24V739?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your X1 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the control module, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V739?

Recall 24V739 covers 11,579 vehicles: 2024 BMW 530I; 2024 BMW 530I Xdrive; 2023-2024 BMW 740I; 2024 BMW 750E Xdrive; 2023-2024 BMW 760I Xdrive; 2024 BMW I5 EDRIVE40; 2024 BMW I5 M60 Xdrive; 2024 BMW I7 EDRIVE50; 2024 BMW I7 M70; 2023 BMW I7 M70 Xdrive; 2023-2024 BMW I7 XDRIVE60; 2023 BMW X1; 2024 BMW X5; 2024 BMW X6; 2023-2024 BMW X7; 2023-2024 BMW XM.

NHTSA lists 11,579 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 brake control module recall?

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

Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have the new remedy completed.

When was recall 24V739 announced?

BMW of North America, LLC reported recall 24V739 to NHTSA on October 2, 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 24V739?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V739 is open on your X1, 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 2023 X1 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 X1 owners do about recall 24V739?

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 24V739000 applies to your X1.
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. 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 367 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 243 of them about the brakes.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 367 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 243 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.

• 2024 BMW X5: 145 complaints in total, 90 about the brakes
• 2023 BMW X1: 70 complaints in total, 53 about the brakes
• 2024 BMW X7: 62 complaints in total, 44 about the brakes
• 2023 BMW X7: 44 complaints in total, 25 about the brakes
• 2024 BMW 530I: 13 complaints in total, 10 about the brakes
• 2023 BMW 740I: 12 complaints in total, 7 about the brakes
• 2024 BMW X6: 9 complaints in total, 9 about the brakes
• 2024 BMW XM: 7 complaints in total, 2 about the brakes

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

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 24V739 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.

Recall 24V739000 does not automatically make your X1 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

If the 2023 BMW X1 brakes have needed more than one trip to the dealer, keep every repair order. Brake defects are treated as serious safety problems under California law.

This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 24V104000.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the X1 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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