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The 6 newest NHTSA recall campaigns naming BMW, most recently on Sep 23, 2025. Open a model year for every recall that applies to it.

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  1. Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat

    Park outside199,674 vehicles
    2019-2021BMW 330i2019-2022BMW Z42020-2022BMW 530i2021-2022BMW 430i2022BMW 230i

    A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

    BMW of North America, LLCReported Sep 23, 2025NHTSA 25V636000
  2. Reverse Gear Control Unit May Overheat

    5,048 vehicles
    2021-2024BMW R18

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

    BMW of North America, LLCReported Sep 26, 2024NHTSA 24V716000
  3. Seat Belt System Malfunction/FMVSS 208

    3,256 vehicles
    2025BMW X5 sDrive40i

    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.

    BMW of North America, LLCReported May 15, 2024NHTSA 24V345000
  4. Insufficient Illumination from Low Beams/FMVSS 108

    2,369 vehicles
    2021-2024BMW R 18B

    Insufficient illumination from the headlight can reduce visibility or cause a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

    BMW of North America, LLCReported Dec 22, 2023NHTSA 23V884000
  5. Cylinder Head Cover may Crack and Leak Oil

    5 vehicles
    2024BMW 430i convertible

    An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as a hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

    BMW of North America, LLCReported Dec 20, 2023NHTSA 23V863000
  6. Front Passenger Knee Air Bag May Not Deploy

    2,352 vehicles
    2023BMW XM2024BMW X5 sDrive40i

    An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

    BMW of North America, LLCReported Sep 7, 2023NHTSA 23V622000
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Power train: driveshaft

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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.

Power trainReported Aug 12, 2026NHTSA 26V525000

Service brakes

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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.

Service brakes, hydraulicReported Jul 1, 2026NHTSA 26V422000

Electrical system: starter assembly

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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.

Electrical systemReported Jan 30, 2026NHTSA 26V056000

Air bags: side

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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 fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.

Air bagsReported Dec 17, 2025NHTSA 25V871000

Air bags: inflator module

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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 X5 vehicles that may be equipped with a sport steering wheel containing a Takata PSDI-4 air bag inflator. The inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling.

Air bagsReported Oct 31, 2025NHTSA 25V748000

Electrical system: starter assembly

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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.

Electrical systemReported Sep 25, 2025NHTSA 25V644000

Electrical system: starter assembly

Remedy pending

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose.

Electrical systemReported Apr 1, 2025NHTSA 25V202000

Electronic stability control (esc)

Remedy pending

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. 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.

Electronic stability control (esc)Reported Oct 2, 2024NHTSA 24V739000
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