What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2021479
- Recall date
- 3 August 2021
- Make
- Bmw
- Models
- 7 Series, X4, Z4, X3, 5 Series, 3 Series
- Model years
- 2020 to 2022
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Brakes
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 3,506
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the vacuum pump to be damaged during engine starting. If this happens, there could be a loss of brake assist. This can cause an increase in brake pedal effort and increase the distance needed to stop the vehicle.rnrnSafety Risk: rnA sudden increase in brake pedal force could lead to an increased stopping distance. This could increase the risk of a crash.rnrnCorrective Actions: rnBMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the engine management software.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2021479.