The 2021 BMW 745LE has 4 recalls, the most serious being a hybrid battery defect where contamination inside one or more battery cells can cause a short circuit and raise the risk of fire.
On the braking side, two separate issues affect this vehicle. During engine start, the engine management software can cut off power-assisted braking, leaving the driver with full but noticeably heavier manual brake pedal feel and reduced stopping ability in a moment when full control matters most. A second braking concern involves the anti-lock brake system, where a hydraulic power assist fault can reduce braking assistance and disable ABS entirely, which in a hard stop means the wheels can lock up and the driver loses the ability to steer around an obstacle while braking. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue for some vehicles, which is why it appears as a distinct filing. The fourth recall covers the rearview camera software, which can produce a missing or degraded image while reversing. A driver depending solely on the camera display to see what is behind the vehicle may not detect a person or obstacle in the path of the car.
At a glance
What can fail
During engine startup, the engine management software may disable the power braking system. You can still brake manually, but without power assist.
What the fix does
Dealers will update your engine management software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
When shifting into Reverse, the rearview camera display may show a partially obscured image or fail to illuminate, reducing rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and update the rearview camera software as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rotor and shaft inside the brake system may not be properly welded and could separate during hard braking, causing loss of ABS and braking assistance.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Manufacturing debris may be inside one or more hybrid battery cells, potentially causing battery failure.
What the fix does
BMW will inspect the battery module and replace it if necessary at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
