2019–2021 BMW & Toyota (7 models) Engine Recall 21V598000

NHTSA recall 21V598000 covers about 50,024 2019–2021 BMW & Toyota (7 models) vehicles (engine), filed with NHTSA Aug 2, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V598000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

50,024
vehicles affected (potential)
2019–2021
model years
Aug 2, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Engine

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available.

The risk

Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Status: NHTSA lists Sep 17, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
BMW 540I2020—
BMW 745LE2020–2021—
BMW M340I2020—
BMW X32020All X3 recallsYears to avoid
BMW X42020–2021—
BMW Z42019–2021—
Toyota Supra2020–2021—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Aug 2, 2021
Owner notification
Sep 17, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC

Check your VIN for 21V598000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V598000 is open, call any BMW dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V598000?

NHTSA recall 21V598000 covers about 50,024 2019–2021 BMW & Toyota (7 models) vehicles (engine), filed with NHTSA Aug 2, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V598000?

NHTSA's record for 21V598000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V598000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any BMW dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V598000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Sep 17, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V598000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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