NHTSA recall directory

BMW Recalls by Model

Explore 384 unique campaigns across 197 BMW models. Choose a model, then a year, to review the defect, consequence, and manufacturer remedy.

Decode your VIN

384

Unique campaigns

197

Models with recalls

1.9

Campaigns per model

2020

Highest-count model year

BMW recall reports by model

Campaign volume reflects the records in this dataset. It is not a reliability score or a comparison of vehicles sold.

Campaign categories

Components recalled most often for BMW

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)Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft (7)

Newest campaign records in this snapshot

Recent BMW recall campaigns

NHTSA campaign 26V478000

Electrical System › Ignition

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Reported Jul 23, 2026

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or ABS, increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 26V438000

Electrical System › Starter Assembly

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Reported Jul 8, 2026

What is recalled

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, 2022-2025 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2023 5 Series, 2022-2026 Z4, 2023-2024 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, 2021-2025 X4, and 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.

Safety consequence

Fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 28, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall 26V056.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 26V422000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Reported Jul 1, 2026

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 26V214000

Power Train › Manual Transmission › Seals / Gaskets

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Reported Apr 2, 2026

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the reverse gear control unit, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 25, 2026.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 26V056000

Electrical System › Starter Assembly

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Reported Jan 30, 2026

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

Fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026.