BMW and MINI Recall: Safety Risk with Integrated Brake System

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Transport Canada has issued a recall for over 22,953 vehicles produced by BMW and MINI due to a potential safety risk with their integrated brake system. The issue may cause reduced power brake assist, resulting in longer stopping distances and increased risk of a crash. This recall replaces a previous Transport Canada recall, 2024-087, and affects several models, including the BMW 5 Series, 7 Series, X1, X2, X5, X6, X7, and XM, as well as the MINI 3 Door and Countryman.

Key Takeaways:

  • The recall affects 22,953 vehicles produced by BMW and MINI, including the BMW 5 Series, 7 Series, X1, X2, X5, X6, X7, and XM, as well as the MINI 3 Door and Countryman.
  • The integrated brake system issue may cause reduced power brake assist, resulting in longer stopping distances and increased risk of a crash.
  • The safety risk also affects the antilock braking system (ABS) and dynamic stability control (DSC), which may not work in certain conditions.
  • The recall replaces a previous Transport Canada recall, 2024-087.
  • Owners will be notified by mail to take their vehicle to a dealership to replace the integrated brake system.
  • The recalled vehicles were produced in model years 2023 to 2025 for BMW models and 2025 for MINI models.

Statistics:

  • 22,953 vehicles affected by the recall.
  • The recall affects 14 different vehicle models, including 9 BMW models and 5 MINI models.
  • The recall replaces a previous Transport Canada recall, 2024-087.
  • The recalled vehicles were produced over a 3-year period for BMW and 1 year for MINI.

Sources:

  • Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recall #2024-456: [www.tc.gc.ca/recalls](http://www.tc.gc.ca/recalls)
  • BMW Recall Number 34 82 24RC,M34 81 24RC, A 08 2024 06: [www.bmwgroup.com/recalls](http://www.bmwgroup.com/recalls)
  • MINI Contact Number: 1-866-378-6464; MINI Web Site: https://www.mini.ca/en/owners/mini-recall