BMW Recalls

195 models · 378 recalls · 53,600 complaints

NHTSA records show 378 safety recall campaigns for BMW, which ranks #0 among 0 tracked manufacturers for total recall volume. The brand's recall activity has shown a relatively stable recall history. The most frequently affected component category is air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module, based on 13 campaigns.

378

Recalls

53,600

Complaints

Crashes

1,072

Fires

536

Injuries

Deaths

BMW Models

Most Affected Components

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE (13)FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP (13)ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE (12)EXTERIOR LIGHTING (10)AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE (10)SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS (9)SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (8)AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (7)AIR BAGS (7)SEATS (7)

Latest BMW Recalls

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26V056000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Jan 30, 2026

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,...

Consequence

Fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's c...

25V906000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES

Dec 23, 2025

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.

Consequence

A loose positive battery cable connection could lead to the vehicle stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose battery cable can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

A dealer will check the positive battery cable connection and, if necessary, repair it, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed on February 13, 2026. Owners may conta...

25V871000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD

Dec 17, 2025

BMW 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 (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may ...

Consequence

An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a ...

Remedy

Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

25V857000

STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE

Dec 11, 2025

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.

Consequence

Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.

Remedy

The steering system software will be updated, free of charge, either over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer serv...

25V837000

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Dec 4, 2025

BMW 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 properly.

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel trim, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore, no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW custome...

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).

BMW Recalls

BMW Models

X5

X3

X6

X7

X4

328I

Z4

R1200 GS

M5

M3

X1

5 SERIES

M340I

335I

IX

M4

325I

528I

530I

323I

K1200 S

R 1200 GS ADVENTURE

R1200 GS ADVENTURE

330I

6 SERIES

I4

XM

128I

3 SERIES

320I

328D

428I

540I

740I

R 1250 GS

R1200 R

135I

325CI

330CI

335D

535I

7 SERIES

I5

K 1600 GT

K 1600 GTL

K1200 GT

K1200 R

R 1200 GS

R 1200 R

R 1200 ST

R 1250 RT

R1200 RT

S 1000 RR

330E

330XI

435I

550I

750IL

F650 GS

I3

K 1300 S

K1200 R SPORT

M440I

M6

R 1200 RT

X2

X5 SAV

228I

323CI

325IT

328CI

525I

530E

535D

640I

C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER

E46

F 800 GS