Vehicle recall 20V514000 · August 27, 2020
2021 BMW X7
The tire information labels may contain tire size and cold tire inflation pressure information that does not match the specific tires that were installed on these vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain X7 xDrive40i and M50i vehicles. The tire information labels may contain tire size and cold tire inflation pressure information that does not match the specific tires that were installed on these vehicles. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence
- The vehicle operator may be confused by the tire information on the label and this could lead to the installation of an inappropriate size tire and/or inflation pressure, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V514000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 27, 2020
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- October 26, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 397
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires
Vehicles covered
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