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This page covers 6 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 BMW Xm.
14 mpg combined
16.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2024 BMW XM has 6 recalls, the most serious being a brake system defect that can reduce stopping power, disable anti-lock braking, and cause the electronic stability control to stop working, all of which raise the risk of losing control of the vehicle.
The brake and stability control issue appears across multiple filings covering the same underlying problem: the integrated brake system can malfunction in a way that reduces the hydraulic power assist your foot relies on, meaning the pedal requires more force and the vehicle takes longer to stop. At the same time, the anti-lock braking system and dynamic stability control can drop out, leaving the driver without the electronic safety nets that help maintain steering control during hard braking or slippery conditions. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why it appears in more than one campaign.
On the body side, the tailgate panel on certain XM vehicles may not be properly bonded to its mounting structure and can detach while driving, becoming a road hazard for other vehicles behind it. The final recall involves the front seatbelt warning system and the supplemental restraint system: the seatbelt warning light may fail to alert occupants that a belt is unbuckled, and the airbag system can deploy incorrectly in a crash, either of which raises the risk of injury when it matters most.
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What can fail
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The integrated brake system may fail, reducing power brake assist or preventing the anti-lock brake and stability control systems from working properly.
What the fix does
The integrated brake system will be inspected and replaced if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The integrated brake system may fail, reducing power brake assist or preventing the antilock brake and stability control systems from working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the integrated brake module at no cost. Parts availability and service scheduling will be confirmed in a second letter.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Welds in the servomotor of the brake control module may break, causing loss of power brake assist, rear braking, and potentially the antilock brake and stability control systems.
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.
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The seat belt system may incorrectly sense that passengers are belted, stopping the warning light from turning on and potentially preventing airbags from deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat lower seat belts as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The tailgate panel may detach from the vehicle due to improper adhesive bonding during manufacturing.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the tailgate panel at no cost if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The integrated brake system may fail, reducing power brake assist or preventing the antilock brake and stability control systems from working properly.
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.