Aumovio pays BMW €350 million, secures €1 billion brake‑system supply deal
Aumovio, the former Continental automotive unit, agreed to pay the BMW Group €350 million to settle all pending lawsuits over an integrated brake system that triggered a 2024 recall of roughly 1.5 million vehicles. In return, the companies signed a long‑term supply and development contract valued at more than €1 billion.
The agreement covers the MK C2 one‑box brake system, brake calipers and electronic control solutions for future vehicle platforms, with serial production of the MK C2 scheduled to run until the mid‑2030s. The settlement will be recorded as a special item in Aumovio’s 2026 financial results. CEO Philipp von Hirschheydt said the deal strengthens the partnership and supports the transition to highly automated driving.
Entities: Aumovio · BMW Group · Continental Automotive · MK C2 brake system · MK C2 integrated brake system · Philipp von Hirschheydt
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The agreement covers the MK C2 integrated one‑box brake system, brake calipers and electronic control solutions. (product_scope)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Aumovio agreed to pay BMW €350 million to settle all ongoing legal disputes related to an integrated brake system. (settlement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Serial production of the MK C2 system is scheduled to continue until the mid‑2030s. (production_timeline)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aumovio was spun off from Continental’s automotive division in September 2025. (company_history)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The integrated brake system recall in 2024 involved approximately 1.5 million vehicles. (recall_scope)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The settlement will be recorded as a special item affecting Aumovio’s 2026 financial results. (financial_impact)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Philipp von Hirschheydt is the CEO of Aumovio and commented on the agreement. (person_role)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The settlement includes a long‑term supply and development agreement valued at over €1 billion. (contract_value)