BMW recalls
316 recall campaigns since 2013 for BMW vehicles across 262 models.
BMW models
| Model | Model years | Recalls | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| X5 | 2000–2026 | 73 | July 1, 2026 |
| X3 | 2006–2026 | 58 | August 12, 2026 |
| X6 | 2008–2026 | 39 | July 1, 2026 |
| X7 | 2019–2026 | 33 | July 1, 2026 |
| 330I | 1999–2025 | 32 | January 30, 2026 |
| X4 | 2014–2026 | 29 | January 30, 2026 |
| 530I | 2000–2025 | 24 | July 1, 2026 |
| 328I | 1999–2016 | 22 | December 17, 2025 |
| Z4 | 2006–2023 | 22 | January 30, 2026 |
| X1 | 2012–2026 | 20 | July 1, 2026 |
| 430I | 2017–2026 | 17 | January 30, 2026 |
| M3 | 2000–2023 | 17 | April 24, 2024 |
| M5 | 2001–2026 | 15 | February 19, 2026 |
| 740I | 2012–2025 | 14 | July 1, 2026 |
| M340I | 2019–2023 | 14 | August 1, 2024 |
| 528I | 2007–2016 | 13 | August 13, 2024 |
| 540I | 2000–2024 | 13 | August 12, 2026 |
| M4 | 2014–2026 | 13 | September 25, 2025 |
| 335I | 2006–2015 | 12 | December 17, 2025 |
| I7 | 2023–2025 | 12 | July 1, 2026 |
| IX | 2022–2025 | 12 | July 23, 2025 |
| 325I | 1999–2011 | 11 | July 3, 2024 |
| 330XI | 1999–2011 | 11 | July 3, 2024 |
| I4 | 2022–2024 | 11 | July 23, 2025 |
| 230I | 2018–2024 | 10 | January 30, 2026 |
| 325XI | 2000–2012 | 10 | July 3, 2024 |
| 550I | 2006–2016 | 10 | July 11, 2024 |
| 760I | 2005–2025 | 10 | February 12, 2024 |
| 228I | 2014–2024 | 9 | December 17, 2025 |
| 330E | 2018–2023 | 9 | February 23, 2023 |
| 535I | 2008–2017 | 9 | July 11, 2024 |
| 740LI | 2012–2022 | 9 | September 25, 2025 |
| 750LI | 2005–2021 | 9 | February 19, 2021 |
| 840I | 2019–2026 | 9 | August 12, 2026 |
| K 1600 GT | 2011–2025 | 9 | April 2, 2026 |
| S 1000 RR | 2010–2026 | 9 | July 23, 2026 |
| X2 | 2018–2026 | 9 | July 1, 2026 |
| XM | 2023–2024 | 9 | July 1, 2026 |
| 320I | 2000–2015 | 8 | December 17, 2025 |
| 323I | 1999–2011 | 8 | July 3, 2024 |
| 328D | 2013–2018 | 8 | October 15, 2025 |
| 328XI | 2006–2016 | 8 | August 13, 2024 |
| I3 | 2014–2019 | 8 | August 14, 2019 |
| K 1600 Gtl | 2011–2025 | 8 | April 2, 2026 |
| X6 Activehybrid Sac | 2010–2011 | 8 | January 15, 2020 |
| X6 M | 2008–2020 | 8 | November 4, 2020 |
| 128I | 2008–2013 | 7 | March 2, 2022 |
| 428I | 2014–2016 | 7 | December 17, 2025 |
| I5 | 2024–2025 | 7 | July 1, 2026 |
| M240I | 2018–2023 | 7 | February 17, 2023 |
| M440I | 2021–2023 | 7 | August 16, 2023 |
| X1 Sav | 2013–2017 | 7 | January 14, 2019 |
| 135I | 2008–2013 | 6 | January 15, 2020 |
| 335D | 2009–2011 | 6 | July 3, 2024 |
| 335XI | 2006–2015 | 6 | July 3, 2024 |
| 440I | 2017–2020 | 6 | May 9, 2019 |
| 525I | 2000–2011 | 6 | April 4, 2019 |
| 530E | 2017–2021 | 6 | February 19, 2021 |
| 535D | 2014–2016 | 6 | July 11, 2024 |
| 640I | 2012–2019 | 6 | July 11, 2024 |
| 750E Xdrive | 2024–2026 | 6 | August 12, 2026 |
| I8 | 2014–2020 | 6 | September 30, 2020 |
| M2 | 2016–2023 | 6 | February 17, 2023 |
| M850I | 2019–2023 | 6 | February 17, 2023 |
| R 1200 GS Adventure | 2005–2014 | 6 | February 8, 2021 |
| R 1250 GS | 2019–2023 | 6 | January 18, 2023 |
| R 1250 RT | 2019–2024 | 6 | February 29, 2024 |
| 325CI | 2000–2006 | 5 | May 27, 2021 |
| 330CI | 2000–2006 | 5 | May 27, 2021 |
| 435I | 2014–2015 | 5 | December 17, 2025 |
| 745LE | 2019–2021 | 5 | August 2, 2021 |
| 750I | 2005–2020 | 5 | July 3, 2019 |
| M235I | 2014–2021 | 5 | December 17, 2025 |
| R 1200 R | 2007–2014 | 5 | February 8, 2021 |
| R 1250 GS Adventure | 2019–2023 | 5 | January 18, 2023 |
| R Nine T | 2014–2020 | 5 | February 8, 2021 |
| R1200 GS | 2005–2018 | 5 | August 10, 2020 |
| S 1000 R | 2014–2025 | 5 | July 25, 2025 |
| X5 Sav | 2000–2013 | 5 | March 2, 2022 |
| 3 Series | 1999–2023 | 4 | December 6, 2023 |
Most recalled parts (latest campaigns)
Electrical system (11), Power train (4), Air bags (3), Steering (2), Service brakes, hydraulic (2).
Latest recalls
- 2021–2024 BMW R 18 recall: Power train: manual transmission, seals/gaskets
October 7, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-658BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2024 R 18 motorcycles equipped with the optional reverse gear. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control…
- 2020–2026 BMW 840I Xdrive, 540I Xdrive, 750E Xdrive and more recall: Power train: driveline, driveshaft
August 12, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-525BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear…
- 2024–2026 BMW X3 recall: Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm
August 12, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-524BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.
- 2020–2026 BMW S 1000 RR recall: Electrical system: ignition
July 23, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-478BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 S 1000 RR US, and 2020-2026 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The vibration of the motorcycle may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail, which can cause…
- 2016–2020 BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance, 740LE Xdrive Iperformance, 530E Iperformance and more recall: Electrical system: starter assembly, relay
July 8, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-441 Park outsideBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 530e xDrive, 2017-2019 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, 2016-2018 330e iPerformance vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the…
- 2023–2025 BMW X6, X7, XM and more and 2025 MINI Cooper S, Countryman S ALL4 and more recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, electric, control module
July 1, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-422BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5…
- 2017–2018 BMW C Evolution recall: Electrical system: wiring, connectors/plugs/receptacles
May 14, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-305BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 C Evolution motorcycles. The front wheel may splash water onto the electrical plug connection of the DC/DC converter's 12V battery ground cable lug…
- 2017–2025 BMW K 1600 Gtl, K 1600 GT, K 1600 Grand America and more recall: Power train: manual transmission, seals/gaskets
April 2, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-214BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control…
- 2026 BMW S 1000 RR recall: Exterior lighting: turn signal, switch
February 26, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-115BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2026 S 1000 RR motorcycle. The turn signal reset button can be unintentionally activated at the same time as the turn signal, resulting in an inoperative turn signal.
- 2023–2026 BMW I7 EDRIVE50, I7 XDRIVE60, I5 EDRIVE40 and more recall: Electrical system: wiring
February 19, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-096BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 M5 Sportswagon, 2025-2026 M5, 2024-2025 750e xDrive, 2025-2026 550e xDrive, 2023-2025 I7, 2023-2025 7 Series, 2024-2026 i5, and 5 Series vehicles. The…
- 2026 BMW M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe, 228I Gran Coupe, 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe recall: Exterior lighting
February 4, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-064BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, and M235i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with rear lights that may not function properly.
- 2021–2024 BMW 430I, Z4, 330I and more and 2021–2023 Toyota Supra recall: Electrical system: starter assembly
January 30, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-056BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and…
- 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 recall: Electrical system: propulsion system, cables
December 23, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-906BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 vehicle. The connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor may become loose.
- 2014–2015 BMW 228I, M235I, 328I and more recall: Air bags: side/window, head
December 17, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-871BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe…
- 2025–2026 BMW X3 recall: Steering: linkages, drag, power assist system
December 11, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-857BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.
- 2026 BMW X5, X5 Plug-IN Hybrid, X6 and more recall: Air bags: critical fasteners
December 4, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-837BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying…
- 2000–2001 BMW X5 recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
October 31, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-748 Do not driveBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 X5 vehicles that may be equipped with a sport steering wheel containing a Takata PSDI-4 air bag inflator. The inflator may explode during deployment due to…
- 2026 MINI Countryman S ALL4 and 2026 BMW X2, X1, 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe and more recall: Seat belts: rear/other, retractor
October 21, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-717BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during…
- 2018 BMW 328D recall: Fuel system, diesel
October 15, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-700BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 328D SportsWagon, 328D xDrive SportsWagon, 328D xDrive, and 328D diesel vehicles equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated…
- 2026 BMW R 1300 RT recall: Power train: driveline, universal joint
October 8, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-672BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 R 1300 RT motorcycles. The cardan shaft may not have been sufficiently hardened, causing the universal joint to slip within the shaft and result in a loss of…
- 2026 BMW X4, X6 recall: Visibility: windshield, critical fasteners
October 8, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-671BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X4 and X6 vehicles. The windshield may not be sealed properly, allowing water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.
- 2019–2025 BMW 340I, X5, 740LI and more recall: Electrical system: starter assembly
September 25, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-644BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
- 2026 BMW 430I, M4 recall: Electrical system: wiring, power distribution module/ipdm
September 25, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-643BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 M4 and 430i vehicles. The positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, resulting in an engine stall and a fire.
- 2019–2022 BMW 530I, 230I, Z4 and more and 2020–2022 Toyota Supra recall: Electrical system: starter assembly, relay
September 23, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-636 Park outsideBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter…
- 2025–2026 MINI Cooper, Countryman S ALL4, Countryman SE ALL4 and more and 2025–2026 BMW X2, X1 recall: Seat belts: front, retractor
September 17, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-616BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt…
- 2026 BMW X5 Plug-IN Hybrid, X5, X7 recall: Visibility: windshield, critical fasteners
August 27, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-556BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X5 Plug-in Hybrid, X5, and X7 vehicles. The windshield may not be sealed properly, which can allow water to enter the power distribution box or electronic…
- 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 GS, F 800 GS and more recall: Communication: auto crash notification
July 25, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-480BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 F 900 GS, F 800 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 GS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT vehicles equipped with the optional emergency call system. The emergency…
- 2022–2025 BMW I5, IX, I4 and more recall: Electrical system: propulsion system, traction motor, controller, software
July 23, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-395BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
- 2022–2025 BMW I4, I7, IX recall: Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery
July 16, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-470BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module…
- 2025 BMW X3 recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc
April 16, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 25V-247BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The front brake discs may have been damaged during transport before they were installed on the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
How many BMW recalls are there?
NHTSA lists 316 recall campaigns since 2013 for BMW passenger vehicles, covering 262 models.
Which BMW models are recalled most often?
X5 (73), X3 (58), X6 (39) appear in the most campaigns.
How do I check whether my BMW is recalled?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or contact a dealer with your VIN.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.