BMW Recalls
A vehicle engine bay (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: Christopher Ziemnowicz / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).
- Recalls in database
- 22
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Years covered
- 2023–2026
BMW of North America has 22 recall events, all NHTSA vehicle-safety campaigns — most vehicle-crash hazards, a few fire-related. The campaigns span 2023–2026.
Each row links to the NHTSA campaign page with the VIN lookup and the remedy; model years 2024–2026 only, so use the VIN lookup for older vehicles.
How this hub is built. This page collects 22 recall events tied to BMW in the current 411 Press recall dataset. A note on counting. The three agencies package recalls differently. NHTSA issues one record per safety campaign; the CPSC issues one per recall; the FDA issues one per affected product line, so a single FDA recall can appear as dozens of records. Counting raw records would push FDA-heavy brands artificially to the top. The counts here are recall EVENTS — distinct agency events — with the FDA product-line record total shown alongside wherever the two differ. Records are grouped by a normalized version of the recalling firm's name (normalizer version 2026-07-28.C3.2). Parent, subsidiary, and "doing business as" relationships are not merged unless the agency data states them, so a corporate family can appear under more than one name. Regulator for these records: NHTSA. They were published 2023–2026. Coverage note for vehicles: this dataset queries NHTSA for model years 2024–2026 only. Recalls on older vehicles exist but are not included here — a 2020 model's recalls are legitimately absent. Check the NHTSA VIN lookup for a vehicle's complete recall history. An event count reflects how much recall activity fell inside the current dataset — not a ranking of relative safety. Larger manufacturers and higher-volume product lines generate more recall activity. This is the current dataset, not an all-time total, and it grows as new notices are ingested. Every row links to the original agency notice.
2026 (2)
- Critical
2017–2025 BMW K 1600 B
An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
- Critical
2021–2024 BMW 530i
Fire increases the risk of injury.
2025 (3)
- Warning
2022–2024 BMW Ix
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Critical
2022–2025 BMW Ix
Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
- Warning
2022–2024 BMW X3
Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
2024 (10)
- Warning
2024 BMW X5
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.
- Warning
2023–2024 BMW X1
A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Critical
2024 BMW R 1300 Gs
An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire.
- Warning
2024 BMW Xm
A seat belt warning light that does not alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt or an SRS system that deploys improperly can both increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Warning
2024–2025 BMW X5
Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Warning
2024 BMW R 1250 Rt
A loss of stability while riding can increase the risk of a crash.
- Warning
2024 BMW Xm
A panel that detaches from a vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Warning
2024 BMW X5
Instrument panel separation during air bag deployment can result in pieces of the panel striking occupants. Improper air bag deployment may not restrain an occupant as intended during a crash. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury.
- Critical
2024 BMW I5
An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
- Warning
2023–2025 BMW X1
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.
2023 (7)
- Warning
2024 BMW I5
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Warning
2024 BMW X3
A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Warning
2024 BMW 530i
An inoperative hands-on detection system may fail to detect when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel and therefore not engage the emergency stopping assistant system, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Warning
2024 BMW X5
An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Warning
2024 BMW X5
A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
- Warning
2022–2024 BMW Ix
A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
- Warning
2022–2024 BMW Ix
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.