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      <title>New NHTSA recall: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. 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</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. 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</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: SUSPENSION</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BMW issued a warranty extension covering air suspension struts for certain vehicles (8 years / 80,000 miles).  I own a 2018 BMW 740i. I reported front suspension concerns to an authorized BMW dealership (United BMW, Alpharetta, GA) at 64,354 miles (8/16/23) and again at 77,582 miles(3/19/24. Service records document front suspension issues, including thrust-rod and suspension defects.  During thes</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: VISIBILITY/WIPER</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>the Panoramic sunroof  just exploded out of nowhere at freeway speeds causing glass to go everywhere</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Excessive rain condensation is blocking the front drivers headlights. This is a known issue which BMW refuses to repair under my OEM warranty. This is a known issue with many BMW’s leading to safety issues and electrical issues. The water is pooling in my headlight.</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>I am filing this complaint regarding an ongoing safety issue with my 2021 BMW 740i involving the lane departure warning system, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control, all of which have stopped functioning properly. These features are critically tied to the windshield-mounted KAFAS camera, which I’ve now been told needs to be replaced.  Initially, the BMW dealership attributed the issue to </description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>I am filing this complaint regarding an ongoing safety issue with my 2021 BMW 740i involving the lane departure warning system, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control, all of which have stopped functioning properly. These features are critically tied to the windshield-mounted KAFAS camera, which I’ve now been told needs to be replaced.  Initially, the BMW dealership attributed the issue to </description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>I am filing this complaint regarding an ongoing safety issue with my 2021 BMW 740i involving the lane departure warning system, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control, all of which have stopped functioning properly. These features are critically tied to the windshield-mounted KAFAS camera, which I’ve now been told needs to be replaced.  Initially, the BMW dealership attributed the issue to </description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: TIRES</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>November 2023 we purchased 4 new Continental PURECONTACT LS 245/45/R19 from Discount Tire in Evansville Indiana.  We’ve driven almost 17,000 miles on the tires.   Noticed 2 tires are splitting on the sidewall near the tread.  The one I’m reporting is dangerously split (resembles a re-tread tire).</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: UNKNOWN OR OTHER</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>My car is about 1.5 yers old, bmw 740i.  I have been towed back to the dealer twice now for the same issue.i live in Illinois and work in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, so I drive on the expressway a lot.  I received the following message on my display while driving at 75-80 mph.  The message is “ inability to drive.”  I have received this 3 times.  When it occurs the steering is more difficult and, I am t</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: POWER TRAIN</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Component/System that failed: The rear differential failed internally, causing the left rear axle to separate from the differential housing. BMW’s own service center confirmed there was no external damage or outside force involved. The defective parts are currently with BMW of Manhattan and can be made available for inspection.  Safety risk posed: This failure created a significant safety hazard, </description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: STEERING</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>failure of the Thruster bushings are seeping and starting to crack in the Steering If the thrust arm bushings (or thrust rod bushings) on a BMW 7 Series are seeping fluid and beginning to crack, there are some potential risks to be aware of. These bushings are critical components in the suspension system that absorb impacts, reduce vibrations, and maintain proper alignment. Here's a breakdown of p</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: SUSPENSION</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The contact owns a 2018 BMW 740i. The contact stated when he was starting his vehicle a warning for &quot;chassis&quot; was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaning. The contact stated that the driver side of the vehicle was raised from the road by about 4 inches and the passenger side of the vehicle was almost touching the road surface. The contact stated that turning the vehicle to the</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: SERVICE BRAKES</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Car seems to be having issues with its brake function, especially in traffic or when coming to a complete stop from a distance. Also I am in fear that the issue will emerge while I am driving and I will not use the car with my 10 month old daughter.</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: EXTERIOR LIGHTING</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Car seems to be having issues with its brake function, especially in traffic or when coming to a complete stop from a distance. Also I am in fear that the issue will emerge while I am driving and I will not use the car with my 10 month old daughter.</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The contact owns a 2024 BMW 740i. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aw</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The contact owns a 2023 BMW 740i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The contact owns a 2023 BMW 740i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: SERVICE BRAKES</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The vehicle loses brake pressure at the pedals halfway point when decelerating and attempting to come to a complete stop. The brake pressure is not consistent and requires pushing the pedal to the floor which will grab and release and grab again. The dealerships refuse to acknowledge or test for this. A recall has been issued. A repair has been attempted without resolve. I need your help with inde</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>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 properl</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>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 properl</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>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. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: SERVICE BRAKES</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>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. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>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 &quot;Drive Carefully - Brake System&quot; was displayed on the instrument panel and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Contr</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>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 &quot;Drive Carefully - Brake System&quot; was displayed on the instrument panel and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Contr</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>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 in</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA recall: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>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 in</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Stopping without notice can cause an accident and any of the issues can cause safety issues. What I sent them.   I am writing to express my concerns regarding a series of issues with my 2017 BMW 740i and to request your assistance in resolving these matters. I have been working with my local BMW dealership to address several problems, but I believe there may be underlying issues that require furth</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: ENGINE</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Stopping without notice can cause an accident and any of the issues can cause safety issues. What I sent them.   I am writing to express my concerns regarding a series of issues with my 2017 BMW 740i and to request your assistance in resolving these matters. I have been working with my local BMW dealership to address several problems, but I believe there may be underlying issues that require furth</description>
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      <title>New NHTSA complaint: SEAT BELTS</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Stopping without notice can cause an accident and any of the issues can cause safety issues. What I sent them.   I am writing to express my concerns regarding a series of issues with my 2017 BMW 740i and to request your assistance in resolving these matters. I have been working with my local BMW dealership to address several problems, but I believe there may be underlying issues that require furth</description>
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