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Bmw — i5, 5, i7, 7, 2, iX1, X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, X5M, X6M, 1, iX2, X2, M5

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📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Bmw — i5, 5, i7, 7, 2, iX1, X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, X5M, X6M, 1, iX2, X2, M5
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The integrated braking system could be compromised, which could lead to an unexpected failure of the hydraulic braking assistance, thereby requiring greater pressure on the brake pedal. This can result in a longer braking distance, as well as failure of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), increasing the risk of an accident.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 870 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This notice is about certain BMW cars. A problem with the braking system could make the brakes work poorly.

What's happening? The brakes might not work right. You may need to push the pedal harder to stop. The car’s safety features like ABS and DSC might also fail.

Does this affect me? This affects BMW cars listed in the notice. The problem is in Germany and some other countries.

What should I do? If you own one of these BMWs, take it to a dealer right away. Ask your dealer or BMW for a fix. Do not wait.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Bmw
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The integrated braking system could be compromised, which could lead to an unexpected failure of the hydraulic braking assistance, thereby requiring greater pressure on the brake pedal. This can result in a longer braking distance, as well as failure of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Germany

First published
April 26, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10012761

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What is this product recall alert about?
Bmw — i5, 5, i7, 7, 2, iX1, X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, X5M, X6M, 1, iX2, X2, M5. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The integrated braking system could be compromised, which could lead to an unexpected failure of the hydraulic braking assistance, thereby requiring greater pressure on the brake pedal. This can result...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 26, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Estonia, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Slovenia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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