Safety Recall NHTSA · 07V391000 Reported August 29, 2007

Brake fluid reservoir cap/fmvss 135

Bmw Of North America, Llc · N/A · 6,595 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
07V391000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6,595
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 29, 2007

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." the cap of the brake fluid reservoir has been designed in orderto recognize a low fluid level of the hydraulic brake system by triggering a red warning lamp in the instrument cluster. a switch that is attached to this cap could malfunction at high temperatures.

Safety Consequence

If this happened, the red warning lamp in the instrument cluster would not be activated. loss of the hydraulic brake system may cause increased stopping distances which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap free of charge. the recall began on september 20, 2007. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 07V391000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 07V391000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 07V391000?

NHTSA recall 07V391000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on August 29, 2007. It addresses: Brake fluid reservoir cap/fmvss 135. The recall affects approximately 6,595 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07V391000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.