BMW recalls

71 safety recalls across 49 models (2023–2027). The most recalled are X5 (15), X3 (14), X7 (14).

71Recalls
49Models
1,183Complaints
2023–2027Model years

BMW models

ModelYearsRecallsComplaints
BMW 2 Series2023–2026026
BMW 3 Series2024–2026031
BMW 4 Series2023–2026120
BMW 5 Series2023–2026123
BMW 7 Series2023–2025033
BMW 8 Series202406
BMW 430I202516
BMW 430I Xdrive202511
BMW 530I2024613
BMW 540I202415
BMW 840I202521
BMW CE 04202302
BMW F 750 GS202301
BMW F 850 GS202302
BMW I42023–2026974
BMW I4 EDRIVE40202526
BMW I4 XDRIVE40202506
BMW I52024–2026731
BMW I72023–20261227
BMW IX2023–20261287
BMW IX XDRIVE60202601
BMW K 1600 B2023–202524
BMW M 1000 XR202511
BMW M2202401
BMW M3202502
BMW M4202404
BMW M52023–202523
BMW M240I2024–202503
BMW M440I202501
BMW R 1250 GS202312
BMW R 1250 RT202412
BMW R 1300 GS202412
BMW R 1300 GS Adventure202512
BMW R 1300 R202601
BMW R 1300 RT202611
BMW S 1000 RR2024–202523
BMW X12023–20269119
BMW X22023–202659
BMW X32023–202614119
BMW X3 M2023–2024029
BMW X42023–2025415
BMW X4 M202308
BMW X52023–202615271
BMW X5 M2023–2026029
BMW X62023–20261014
BMW X6 XDRIVE40I M Sport202701
BMW X72023–202614132
BMW XM202502
BMW Z4202501

Latest BMW recalls

Steering recall

26V-524
August 12, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · 2026 BMW X3, 2025 BMW X3, 2024 BMW X3

BMW 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.

Power Train recall

26V-525
August 12, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · 2025 BMW 840I

BMW 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 differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.

Electrical System recall

26V-478
July 23, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · 2025 BMW S 1000 RR, 2024 BMW S 1000 RR

BMW 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 the instrument display, rear lighting, and other systems such as ABS to fail, or cause an engine stall while riding.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

26V-422
July 1, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · 2025 BMW I5, 2025 BMW X7, 2025 BMW X6, 2025 BMW I7 +14 more

BMW 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 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Power Train recall

26V-214
April 2, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · 2025 BMW K 1600 B, 2024 BMW K 1600 B, 2023 BMW K 1600 B

BMW 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 unit, which can result in the unit overheating.

Electrical System recall

26V-096
February 19, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · 2025 BMW M5

BMW 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 electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.

Electrical System recall

26V-056
January 31, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · 2024 BMW 530I, 2023 BMW X3, 2023 BMW X4

BMW 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 xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

Electrical System recall

25V-906
December 23, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40

BMW 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.

Most common BMW complaints

Problem areas owners reported most often to NHTSA, across all BMW models.

Service Brakes257
Electrical System253
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)189
Unknown or Other159
Forward Collision Avoidance148
Service Brakes, Hydraulic147
Power Train134
Engine104