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BMW recalls

352 NHTSA vehicle recalls since 2010 across 274 models.

Models

1 Series 21 Series M 3128I 7135I 6135IS 1228I 9228I Gran Coupe 2228I Xdrive 1228I Xdrive Gran Coupe 2228XI 1230I 103 Series 5320 1320I 8320XI 2323 2323CI 4323I 8323IT 2325 3325CI 5325I 12325IT 3325XI 11325XIT 2328 1328CI 4328D 8328I 23328XD 1328XI 8330 3330CI 5330E 9330E Iperformance 1330I 33330I Xdrive 1330XI 12335 1335D 6335I 13335IS 2335XI 6340I 2340XI 14 Series 1428I 7428XI 2430I 17430I Convertible 1430I Xdrive 1435I 5435XI 1440I 65 Series 85-SERIES Gran Turismo 4525 1525D Xdrive 1525I 6525XI 3528I 13528XI 1530 1530E 6530E Iperformance 2530E Xdrive Iperformance 2530I 24530I Xdrive 4530XI 3535D 6535I 9535I Activehybrid 1535I Gran Turismo 2535XI 1540 1540D 4540I 13540I Xdrive 4550E 1550E Xdrive 2550I 10550I Gran Turismo 3550XI 16 Series 3635 1640I 6650I 47 Series 17-SERIES 3740I 14740I Xdrive 2740LD 3740LE 2740LE Xdrive Iperformance 2740LI 9740LXI 1740XI 1745E 2745I 3745LE 5745LI 3750E 3750E Xdrive 6750I 7750IL 1750LI 11750LXI 2750XI 1760I 12760I Xdrive 3760LI 68 Series 1840I 9840I Xdrive 3Active Hybrid 3 2Active Hybrid 5 2Active Hybrid 7 2Activee 2Activehybrid 7 1Alpina B8 1Alpina XB7 1B7 Alpina 2C 400 X 2C Evolution 2C600 Sport Maxi-scooter 4C650 GT Maxi-scooter 4C650 Sport Maxi-scooter 1CE 04 1F 650 GS 2F 750 GS 1F 800 GS 2F 800 S 1F 800 ST 1F 850 GS 1F 850 GS Adventure 1F 900 GS 1F 900 R 1F 900 XR 1F650 GS 2F700 GS 2F800 GS 3F800 GS Adventure 2F800 GT 3F800 R 2F850GS 1G 650 GS 1G 650 GS Serato 1G 650 X US Challenge 1G 650 X US Country 1G 650 X US Moto 1G310 GS 2G310R 2G650GS 1G650GS Sertao 1HP2 Enduro 3HP2 Mega Moto US 1HP2 Megamoto 3HP2 Sport 3HP4 1I3 8I4 11I4 EDRIVE35 1I4 EDRIVE40 2I4 M50 2I5 7I5 EDRIVE40 3I5 M60 2I5 M60 Xdrive 3I5 XDRIVE40 2I7 12I7 EDRIVE50 3I7 M70 3I7 M70 Xdrive 4I7 XDRIVE60 3I8 6IX 12K 1200 GT 3K 1200 R 2K 1200 R Sport 2K 1200 S 2K 1300 GT 3K 1300 R 1K 1300 S 5K 1600 B 3K 1600 Grand America 1K 1600 GT 9K 1600 Gtl 8K1200 GT 2K1200 R 3K1200 R Sport 2K1200 S 3K1300 GT 1K1300 R 1K1300 S 2K1600B 1M 1000 R 1M 1000 RR 1M 1000 XR 1M2 6M235I 5M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe 2M240I 7M3 17M340I 14M340XI 1M4 13M440I 7M5 17M5 Sportswagon 1M550I 4M6 6M760I 2M760LI 2M8 4M8 Gran Coupe 2M850I 6R 1200 GS 5R 1200 GS Adventure 8R 1200 R 6R 1200 RT 5R 1200 RT (authority) 1R 1200 S 2R 1200 ST 3R 1250 GS 6R 1250 GS Adventure 5R 1250 R 3R 1250 RS 3R 1250 RT 6R 1300 GS 2R 1300 GS Adventure 1R 1300 RT 1R 18 2R 18 B 1R 18 Transcontinental 1R Nine T 5R Nine T Pure 2R Nine T Racer 1R Nine T Scrambler 2R1200 GS 5R1200 GS Adventure 3R1200 HP2 1R1200 R 2R1200 RS 1R1200 RT 1R1200 RT Police 1R1200 S 1R1200 ST 1S 1000 R 5S 1000 RR 11S 1000 XR 3S1000 R 1S1000 RR 4S1000 XR 1X1 20X1 Sav 7X2 9X3 59X3 Sav 3X4 29X5 81X5 Diesel Sav 2X5 Hybrid 1X5 M 2X5 Plug-in Hybrid 2X5 Sav 7X6 43X6 Activehybrid Sac 8X6 M 8X6 Sac 1X6 Sav 2X7 33XB7 1XM 9Z4 23

Latest BMW recalls

26V695000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2018–2020 BMW 530E Iperformance, BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance, BMW 740LE Xdrive IperformanceThe postive battery cable on the engine starter may loosen.ElectricalFree replacement45unitsOct 2126V658000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2021–2024 BMW R 18The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the…Engine & powertrainFree replacement4,630unitsOct 726V525000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2020–2026 BMW 540I, BMW 540I Xdrive, BMW 750E Xdrive +moreThe connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the…Engine & powertrainFree replacement39KunitsAug 1226V524000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2024–2026 BMW X3The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.Steering & suspensionFree replacement13unitsAug 1226V478000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2020–2026 BMW S 1000 RRThe vibration of the motorcycle may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail, which can cause the instrument…ElectricalFix in development17KunitsJul 2326V441000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2016–2020 BMW 330E Iperformance, BMW 530E Iperformance, BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance +moreThe engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.Park outsideElectricalFree replacement29KunitsJul 826V422000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2023–2025 BMW 530I, BMW 530I Xdrive, BMW 540I Xdrive +moreThe integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement428unitsJul 126V305000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2017–2018 BMW C EvolutionThe front wheel may splash water onto the electrical plug connection of the DC/DC converter's 12V battery ground cable lug…ElectricalFree replacement116unitsMay 1426V214000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2017–2025 BMW K 1600 B, BMW K 1600 GT, BMW K 1600 Grand America +moreThe seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the…Engine & powertrainFree replacement9,160unitsApr 226V115000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2026 BMW S 1000 RRThe turn signal reset button can be unintentionally activated at the same time as the turn signal, resulting in an inoperative…Camera, lights & visibilityFix in development1unitsFeb 2626V096000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2023–2026 BMW 550E Xdrive, BMW 750E Xdrive, BMW I5 EDRIVE40 +moreThe electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.ElectricalFree replacement59KunitsFeb 1926V064000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe, BMW 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe, BMW M235I Xdrive Gran CoupeThese vehicles are equipped with rear lights that may not function properly.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement202unitsFeb 426V056000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2021–2024 BMW 230I, BMW 330I, BMW 430I +morePlease see the recall report for a complete list of all models.ElectricalFree replacement87KunitsJan 3025V906000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40The connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor may become loose.ElectricalFree repair1unitsDec 202525V871000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2014–2015 BMW 228I, BMW 320I, BMW 328I +moreThe head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator…Air bagsFree replacement851unitsDec 202525V857000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2025–2026 BMW X3While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.Steering & suspensionOver-the-air update37KunitsDec 202525V837000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2026 BMW X5, BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid, BMW X6 +moreThe instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly.Air bagsFree replacement25unitsDec 202525V748000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2000–2001 BMW X5The inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement5,361unitsOct 202525V717000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe, BMW 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe, BMW M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe +moreThe housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the…Seats & beltsFree replacement1,024unitsOct 202525V700000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2018 BMW 328DThe EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles…Engine & powertrainFree replacement112unitsOct 202525V672000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2026 BMW R 1300 RTThe cardan shaft may not have been sufficiently hardened, causing the universal joint to slip within the shaft and result in a…Engine & powertrainFree replacement3unitsOct 202525V671000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2026 BMW X4, BMW X6The windshield may not be sealed properly, allowing water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement3unitsOct 202525V643000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2026 BMW 430I, BMW M4The positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, resulting in an engine stall and a fire.ElectricalFree replacement4unitsSep 202525V644000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2019–2025 BMW 340I, BMW 740LI, BMW 840I +moreAfter repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.ElectricalFree replacement145KunitsSep 202525V636000 · BMW OF North America, Llc2019–2022 BMW 230I, BMW 330I, BMW 430I +moreThe engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.Park outsideElectricalFree replacement200KunitsSep 2025