ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITIONBMW 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.
BMW Recalls, Complaints & Safety Data
NHTSA safety recalls, owner-reported complaints and investigations, by model and model year · 1967–2026
Data refreshed
Overview
Our database holds 29,350 NHTSA owner-reported complaints filed against BMW vehicles. Our database also holds 558 safety recall campaigns and 52 NHTSA investigations covering at least one BMW model year.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
BMW models
Ordered by total owner-reported complaint volume, which is not a ranking of quality
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| X5 | 1999–2026 | 3,080 | 104 |
| 328I | 1996–2016 | 2,569 | 27 |
| X3 | 2004–2026 | 1,957 | 61 |
| 325I | 1985–2012 | 1,386 | 23 |
| Z4 | 2002–2026 | 1,280 | 29 |
| 3 Series | 1986–2023 | 843 | 13 |
| 528I | 1997–2016 | 829 | 14 |
| 330I | 1999–2025 | 809 | 40 |
| 335I | 2006–2017 | 809 | 13 |
| X1 | 2012–2026 | 663 | 20 |
| 530I | 1978–2025 | 566 | 34 |
| 323I | 1998–2011 | 564 | 12 |
| 535I | 1985–2017 | 492 | 12 |
| 750LI | 2005–2021 | 467 | 11 |
| 328XI | 2005–2016 | 460 | 8 |
| M3 | 1988–2025 | 443 | 26 |
| 525I | 1989–2011 | 437 | 16 |
| 5 Series | 1985–2023 | 427 | 21 |
| 325XI | 2000–2012 | 306 | 12 |
| X7 | 2019–2026 | 293 | 33 |
| 330CI | 2000–2006 | 291 | 8 |
| X3 Sav | 2007–2012 | 274 | 3 |
| R 1200 RT | 2004–2018 | 266 | 11 |
| 550I | 2006–2017 | 252 | 11 |
| R 1200 Gs | 2004–2018 | 247 | 24 |
| 325CI | 2000–2006 | 246 | 10 |
| 540I | 1989–2024 | 243 | 22 |
| 325 | 1984–2012 | 223 | 11 |
| K1200LT | 1999–2009 | 216 | 2 |
| I3 | 2014–2022 | 211 | 8 |
| 328D | 2013–2018 | 207 | 8 |
| Z3 | 1996–2004 | 207 | 4 |
| X5 Sav | 2000–2013 | 203 | 9 |
| X6 | 2006–2026 | 202 | 44 |
| 330XI | 1999–2011 | 193 | 14 |
| 128I | 2007–2013 | 183 | 7 |
| X1 Sav | 2013–2017 | 177 | 7 |
| 750I | 1990–2020 | 168 | 8 |
| 320I | 1977–2018 | 160 | 13 |
| 530XI | 2006–2007 | 158 | 3 |
| 528XI | 2008–2014 | 156 | 1 |
| 428I | 2014–2016 | 155 | 7 |
| 135I | 2008–2013 | 154 | 6 |
| 335XI | 2005–2016 | 153 | 6 |
| 535XI | 2007–2014 | 144 | 1 |
| 745LI | 2002–2008 | 144 | 6 |
| 740IL | 1993–2001 | 132 | 7 |
| 740I | 1993–2025 | 128 | 24 |
| 745I | 2001–2008 | 128 | 6 |
| 7 Series | 1985–2012 | 124 | 9 |
| 545I | 2004–2005 | 121 | 0 |
| 430I | 2017–2026 | 120 | 18 |
| 318 | 1984–2001 | 118 | 7 |
| Ix | 2022–2025 | 111 | 12 |
| 650I | 2006–2018 | 103 | 5 |
| M5 | 1989–2026 | 103 | 23 |
| 1 Series | 2000–2012 | 98 | 4 |
| 318I | 1984–2003 | 90 | 4 |
| X4 | 2014–2026 | 86 | 30 |
| 328 | 2006–2013 | 85 | 1 |
| K1200 GT | 2003–2008 | 83 | 9 |
| I4 | 2022–2024 | 79 | 11 |
| K1300 S | 2009–2015 | 74 | 9 |
| 535D | 2014–2016 | 73 | 6 |
| 525 | 1989–2002 | 72 | 5 |
| R 1200 Gs Adventure | 2005–2018 | 72 | 14 |
| K 1600 Gtl | 2011–2025 | 71 | 8 |
| M340I | 2019–2023 | 67 | 14 |
| 335 | 2006–2013 | 66 | 1 |
| M Roadster | 1998–2008 | 66 | 0 |
| K1300 GT | 2009–2011 | 65 | 7 |
| K1600B | 2017–2025 | 58 | 4 |
| 228I | 2014–2024 | 57 | 9 |
| R 1200 R | 2006–2018 | 56 | 12 |
| K1200 S | 2003–2010 | 53 | 11 |
| 525XI | 2006–2011 | 49 | 3 |
| 435I | 2014–2016 | 48 | 5 |
| C650 GT Maxi-Scooter | 2012–2020 | 46 | 4 |
| 645CI | 2004–2006 | 45 | 0 |
| E46 | 1990–2005 | 45 | 4 |
| F 650 Gs | 2001–2012 | 45 | 9 |
| M4 | 2014–2026 | 45 | 13 |
| 530E | 2017–2023 | 44 | 6 |
| BMW | 1996–2002 | 44 | 0 |
| BMW Motorcycle | 1994–2001 | 44 | 0 |
| X5 Diesel Sav | 2011 | 44 | 2 |
| Z3 Roadster | 1998–2001 | 44 | 0 |
| 335D | 2009–2011 | 43 | 6 |
| K1200RS | 1997–2003 | 43 | 4 |
| R1200C | 1998–2003 | 43 | 3 |
| 540IA | 1989–2002 | 42 | 8 |
| 328IC | 1997–2000 | 41 | 0 |
| S 1000 Rr | 2008–2026 | 40 | 15 |
| 325IS | 1992–1995 | 39 | 4 |
| F 800 Gs | 2008–2025 | 39 | 10 |
| 740 | 1993–2001 | 38 | 1 |
| 535I US | 2011 | 36 | 0 |
| 318IS | 1991–1997 | 32 | 4 |
| 740LI | 2011–2022 | 32 | 9 |
| 323CI | 2000–2006 | 31 | 4 |
| 528 | 1982–2000 | 31 | 4 |
| 530IA | 1989–2003 | 31 | 5 |
| F 800 ST | 2007–2010 | 31 | 3 |
| K 1600 GT | 2011–2025 | 30 | 9 |
| R1150GS | 2000–2003 | 30 | 2 |
| 330E | 2016–2024 | 29 | 9 |
| 735I | 1988–2003 | 29 | 3 |
| 760I | 2004–2025 | 29 | 12 |
| M2 | 2016–2024 | 29 | 6 |
| R 1250 Gs | 2019–2023 | 29 | 7 |
| 750IL | 1991–2001 | 28 | 10 |
| M550I | 2018–2023 | 28 | 3 |
| X2 | 2018–2026 | 27 | 9 |
| 230I | 2017–2026 | 26 | 11 |
| 320 | 1977–2002 | 26 | 4 |
| 640I | 2012–2019 | 26 | 6 |
| I5 | 2024–2025 | 26 | 7 |
| M6 | 1985–2019 | 26 | 6 |
| R Series | 1981–2007 | 26 | 2 |
| 6 Series | 1985–2012 | 25 | 10 |
| K1200 R | 2003–2008 | 25 | 8 |
| M Coupe | 1999–2002 | 25 | 0 |
| R 1150 RT | 2003–2004 | 25 | 2 |
| 318TI | 1995–1998 | 24 | 1 |
| 735 | 1984–1997 | 24 | 6 |
| I7 | 2023–2025 | 24 | 12 |
| 540 | 1995–2002 | 23 | 1 |
| R 1250 RT | 2019–2024 | 23 | 7 |
| 760LI | 2003–2015 | 22 | 7 |
| I3 Rex | 2014 | 22 | 0 |
| 530 | 1975–2002 | 21 | 3 |
| E36 | 1991–2003 | 21 | 4 |
| 335I US | 2011 | 20 | 0 |
| 750 | 1984–2001 | 20 | 3 |
| G 650 Gs | 2009–2016 | 20 | 2 |
| R1100 RT | 1996–2001 | 20 | 1 |
| 535 | 1984–1996 | 19 | 4 |
| M235I | 2014–2022 | 19 | 5 |
| 340I | 2016–2023 | 18 | 2 |
| 550I Gran Turismo | 2010–2012 | 18 | 3 |
| K Series | 1981–2004 | 17 | 1 |
| 440I | 2017–2020 | 16 | 6 |
| 850I | 1991–2019 | 16 | 2 |
| 328CI | 2000–2006 | 15 | 4 |
| 335IS | 2007–2013 | 15 | 2 |
| 850 | 1984–1997 | 15 | 0 |
| F 650 Gs US | 2009 | 15 | 0 |
| R1200 Cl | 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 318IC | 1992–2003 | 14 | 3 |
| 525IA | 1989–2002 | 14 | 6 |
| 750XI | 2010–2016 | 14 | 1 |
| R 1150 R | 2003–2004 | 14 | 2 |
| RT Series | 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 840I | 2019–2025 | 13 | 8 |
| F 800 S | 2007–2009 | 13 | 3 |
| R1100RSL | 1994–1996 | 13 | 1 |
| 128I US | 2009–2011 | 12 | 0 |
| F 800 Gs US | 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| M240I | 2017–2025 | 12 | 7 |
| R1100 | 1994–2000 | 12 | 3 |
| 325XIT | 2000–2006 | 10 | 2 |
| 528IA | 1997–2000 | 10 | 1 |
| I8 | 2014–2020 | 10 | 6 |
| M3 US | 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| R1100 RS | 1994–2000 | 10 | 2 |
| Xm | 2023–2025 | 10 | 9 |
| 320XI | 2012–2016 | 9 | 2 |
| 550XI | 2013–2016 | 9 | 1 |
| Activehybrid 3 | 2012–2016 | 9 | 2 |
| F650 Cs | 2003–2005 | 9 | 4 |
| K1200 R Sport | 2004–2008 | 9 | 7 |
| M440I | 2021–2025 | 9 | 7 |
| R 18 | 2021–2024 | 9 | 1 |
| 325IC | 1992–1995 | 8 | 3 |
| 325IT | 2000–2005 | 8 | 5 |
| 325IX | 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 640XI | 2018–2019 | 8 | 0 |
| G 310 R | 2017–2020 | 8 | 2 |
| R 1200 ST | 2005–2008 | 8 | 8 |
| S 1000 R | 2014–2025 | 8 | 8 |
| 435XI | 2014–2016 | 7 | 1 |
| 5-Series Gran Turismo | 2010–2017 | 7 | 4 |
| 525IA Sport Wagon | 2002–2003 | 7 | 1 |
| 535I Gran Turismo | 2010–2012 | 7 | 2 |
| 750I US | 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 750IX | 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter | 2012–2018 | 7 | 4 |
| R1100 S | 1999–2003 | 7 | 5 |
| Z8 | 2000–2002 | 7 | 2 |
| 1 Series M | 2008–2013 | 6 | 3 |
| 325IA | 1992–1995 | 6 | 1 |
| 328XD | 2014–2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 428XI | 2014–2016 | 6 | 2 |
| 740ILA | 1988–2001 | 6 | 6 |
| F650GS Dakar | 2001–2007 | 6 | 2 |
| G 650 Gs US | 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| I4 Edrive40 | 2025 | 6 | 2 |
| I4 Xdrive40 | 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| R100 | 1977–1992 | 6 | 3 |
| X6 Sav | 2008–2013 | 6 | 2 |
| 325E | 1985–1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 540IAT | 1999–2001 | 5 | 3 |
| 840CI | 1994–1997 | 5 | 2 |
| K100 | 1985–1992 | 5 | 4 |
| R 1200 Gs Adv US | 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| R1200 S | 2006–2008 | 5 | 4 |
| S1000 Xr | 2015–2023 | 5 | 5 |
| 135I US | 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 330 | 2000–2011 | 4 | 3 |
| 528E | 1985–1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 740I US | 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 740IA | 1989–1999 | 4 | 4 |
| 750LIX | 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 750LXI | 2013–2016 | 4 | 2 |
| F700 Gs | 2012–2018 | 4 | 4 |
| F800 GT | 2013–2017 | 4 | 4 |
| F850GS | 2019–2023 | 4 | 2 |
| M8 | 2019–2023 | 4 | 4 |
| Mini Cooper | 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| R1150RA | 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| R1200 RS | 2015–2018 | 4 | 3 |
| R1250 Gs Adventure | 2019–2023 | 4 | 6 |
| X5 Hybrid | 2021–2022 | 4 | 1 |
| 318IA | 1992–1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 323 | 2000–2002 | 3 | 2 |
| 325ISA | 1992–1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 328XIT | 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 540D | 2018 | 3 | 4 |
| 635 | 1984–1992 | 3 | 3 |
| 850CI | 1991–1997 | 3 | 2 |
| F 800 ST US | 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| F650 | 2001 | 3 | 1 |
| G310 Gs | 2018–2020 | 3 | 2 |
| G650GS Sertao | 2013–2015 | 3 | 1 |
| R 18 Classic | 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| R Model | 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| R Nine T | 2014–2020 | 3 | 6 |
| R1100 R | 1995–1999 | 3 | 1 |
| X5 M | 2010–2018 | 3 | 2 |
| X6 Activehybrid Sac | 2010–2011 | 3 | 8 |
| Z3 Coupe | 2000–2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 325ICA | 1992–1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 540IT | 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 633 | 1983–1987 | 2 | 2 |
| 735IL | 1990–1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 750E | 2023–2024 | 2 | 3 |
| 750ILA | 1988–1998 | 2 | 2 |
| Activehybrid 5 | 2012–2014 | 2 | 2 |
| G 650 X US Moto | 2007 | 2 | 1 |
| G650X Challenge | 2007 | 2 | 4 |
| Ix Xdrive45 | 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| M850I | 2019–2024 | 2 | 6 |
| R 1150 Gs Adventure | 2002–2006 | 2 | 2 |
| R 1200 R US | 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| R 1200 RT US | 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| R 1250 R | 2020–2022 | 2 | 4 |
| R 1300 Gs | 2024–2025 | 2 | 2 |
| R 1300 Gs Adventure | 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| R100RT | 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| R1100RT-P | 1998–2001 | 2 | 1 |
| X6 M | 2008–2020 | 2 | 8 |
| 2002 | 1967–1974 | 1 | 3 |
| 430I Xdrive | 2023–2025 | 1 | 2 |
| 525IT | 1992–2001 | 1 | 6 |
| 528IT | 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 530ITA | 1989–1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 550E Xdrive | 2025–2026 | 1 | 2 |
| 730I | 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 735ILA | 1988–1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 740E | 2017–2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 740LD | 2015 | 1 | 3 |
| 740LE | 2017–2020 | 1 | 2 |
| 740LXI | 2013–2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 850CIA | 1991–1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 850CSI | 1991–1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 850GS | 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| Activehybrid 7 | 2011–2015 | 1 | 2 |
| C 400 X | 2019 | 1 | 2 |
| Ce 04 | 2022–2023 | 1 | 1 |
| E36 Series | 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| E38 | 1995–2000 | 1 | 1 |
| F 750 Gs | 2020–2023 | 1 | 1 |
| I7 Xdrive60 | 2023–2025 | 1 | 3 |
| Ix Xdrive60 | 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| K1 | 1990–1992 | 1 | 1 |
| K75 | 1986–1987 | 1 | 2 |
| L7 | 1985–1987 | 1 | 1 |
| M 1000 Xr | 2024–2025 | 1 | 1 |
| M760I | 2017–2021 | 1 | 2 |
| R 1150 RS | 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| R 1200 RT (authority) | 2005–2009 | 1 | 1 |
| R 1250 RS | 2020–2021 | 1 | 4 |
| R 1300 RT | 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| R100RS | 1977–1988 | 1 | 2 |
| R1200 HP2 | 2006–2008 | 1 | 3 |
| R850 | 1996–1997 | 1 | 1 |
| X6 Sac | 2008–2014 | 1 | 1 |
| Z4 M40I | 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 135IS | 2008–2012 | 0 | 1 |
| 1600/2 | 1967–1969 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002A | 1972–1974 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002TII | 1972–1974 | 0 | 2 |
| 228I Gran Coupe | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| 228I Xdrive | 2023–2024 | 0 | 1 |
| 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| 228XI | 2014–2016 | 0 | 1 |
| 230I Xdrive | 2022–2025 | 0 | 1 |
| 2500 | 1969–1971 | 0 | 1 |
| 2800 | 1969–1971 | 0 | 1 |
| 3, 6, 7 Ser. | 1987–1988 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | 1973–1976 | 0 | 1 |
| 30SI | 1976 | 0 | 1 |
| 30SIA | 1976 | 0 | 1 |
| 318ICA | 1992–1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 318ISA | 1992–1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 320IA | 1977–1978 | 0 | 1 |
| 323IT | 2000–2005 | 0 | 2 |
| 330E Iperformance | 2016–2018 | 0 | 1 |
| 330I Xdrive | 2023–2025 | 0 | 2 |
| 340XI | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 Series | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| 430I Convertible | 2021–2022 | 0 | 1 |
| 524 | 1984–1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 524TD | 1985–1987 | 0 | 0 |
| 525D Xdrive | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| 525ITA | 1989–2001 | 0 | 5 |
| 530E Iperformance | 2018–2020 | 0 | 1 |
| 530E Xdrive Iperformance | 2018–2020 | 0 | 1 |
| 530I Xdrive | 2021–2025 | 0 | 5 |
| 530IT | 1994–1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 533 | 1983–1984 | 0 | 2 |
| 535I Activehybrid | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| 535IA | 1989–1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 540I Xdrive | 2024–2025 | 0 | 3 |
| 540IA Sport Wagon | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 540ITA | 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 550E | 2020–2021 | 0 | 1 |
| 630 | 1977–1987 | 0 | 2 |
| 728 | 1985–1987 | 0 | 0 |
| 730D | 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 733 | 1984–1987 | 0 | 1 |
| 735IA | 1988–1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 735LI | 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 740I Xdrive | 2023–2025 | 0 | 2 |
| 740ILP | 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 740LE Xdrive Iperformance | 2017–2019 | 0 | 1 |
| 740XI | 2020–2021 | 0 | 1 |
| 745E | 2020–2022 | 0 | 2 |
| 745LE | 2019–2021 | 0 | 5 |
| 750E Xdrive | 2024–2025 | 0 | 5 |
| 750ILP | 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 760I Xdrive | 2023–2025 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 Series | 1991–2023 | 0 | 1 |
| 840CIA | 1991–1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 840XI | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| 850IA | 1991–1995 | 0 | 1 |
| Activee | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Alpina B8 | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Alpina XB7 | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| B7 Alpina | 2005–2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Bavaria | 1973–1974 | 0 | 1 |
| Bavaria 3.0 | 1972–1973 | 0 | 1 |
| C Evolution | 2017–2018 | 0 | 2 |
| C650 Sport Maxi-Scooter | 2013–2018 | 0 | 1 |
| E39 | 1995–2001 | 0 | 2 |
| F 850 Gs Adventure | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| F 900 Gs | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| F 900 R | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| F 900 Xr | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| F800 Gs Adventure | 2013–2017 | 0 | 3 |
| F800 R | 2013–2017 | 0 | 3 |
| G 650 Gs Serato | 2013–2014 | 0 | 1 |
| G 650 X US Challenge | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| G 650 X US Country | 2007–2008 | 0 | 1 |
| G650X Country | 2007 | 0 | 4 |
| G650X Moto | 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| HP2 Enduro | 2005–2006 | 0 | 4 |
| HP2 Mega Moto US | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| HP2 Megamoto | 2007–2009 | 0 | 3 |
| HP2 Sport | 2007–2010 | 0 | 3 |
| HP4 | 2013–2014 | 0 | 1 |
| I4 Edrive35 | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| I4 M50 | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| I5 Edrive40 | 2024–2026 | 0 | 3 |
| I5 M60 | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| I5 M60 Xdrive | 2024–2025 | 0 | 3 |
| I5 Xdrive40 | 2025–2026 | 0 | 2 |
| I7 Edrive50 | 2024–2025 | 0 | 3 |
| I7 M70 | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| I7 M70 Xdrive | 2023–2024 | 0 | 4 |
| K 1600 Grand America | 2018–2025 | 0 | 1 |
| K1199 | 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| K1300 R | 2009–2011 | 0 | 2 |
| L6 | 1985–1987 | 0 | 0 |
| M 1000 R | 2024–2025 | 0 | 1 |
| M 1000 Rr | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| M340XI | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| M5 Sportswagon | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| M760LI | 2017–2021 | 0 | 2 |
| M8 Gran Coupe | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| R 18 B | 2021–2024 | 0 | 1 |
| R 18 Transcontinental | 2021–2024 | 0 | 1 |
| R Nine T Pure | 2019–2020 | 0 | 3 |
| R Nine T Racer | 2018 | 0 | 2 |
| R Nine T Scrambler | 2018–2020 | 0 | 3 |
| R1005 | 1977 | 0 | 1 |
| R1007 | 1977 | 0 | 2 |
| R100R5 | 1977 | 0 | 1 |
| R100S | 1977 | 0 | 1 |
| R1200 RT Police | 2014–2017 | 0 | 1 |
| R505 | 1971 | 0 | 1 |
| R60 | 1977 | 0 | 1 |
| R60/7 | 1977 | 0 | 2 |
| R605 | 1971 | 0 | 1 |
| R75 | 1973–1977 | 0 | 2 |
| R75/7 | 1977 | 0 | 2 |
| R755 | 1971 | 0 | 1 |
| R80 | 1978–1987 | 0 | 2 |
| R80RT | 1987 | 0 | 1 |
| R850 R | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| X3 Hybrid | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| X5 Plug-In Hybrid | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| XB7 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Complaint totals count a report once for each model year it names; recall totals count a campaign once per model.
Recently issued recalls
The 8 newest campaigns covering a BMW vehicle in our database
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLYBMW 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAYBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 530e xDrive, 2017-2019 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, 2016-2018 330e iPerformance vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULEBMW 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLESBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 C Evolution motorcycles. The front wheel may splash water onto the electrical plug connection of the DC/DC converter's 12V battery ground cable lug, resulting in corrosion of the electrical contacts.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETSBMW 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCHBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2026 S 1000 RR motorcycle. The turn signal reset button can be unintentionally activated at the same time as the turn signal, resulting in an inoperative turn signal. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGBMW 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.
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