BMW: recalls by model and year
NHTSA lists 505 vehicle recall campaigns for BMW. The register has 250 model lines of the make, model years 1967 to 2026. NHTSA has 19,025 complaints on file for these model lines. NHTSA also lists 23 child seat, tire or equipment campaigns for the make. The equipment pages show them.
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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Model lines
250 model lines, in the order of the number of complaints.
| Model line | Model years | Campaigns | Complaints | Complaints for each model year | Component with the most mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5 | 28 | 103 | 1,660 | 59.3 | Air Bags |
| 328I | 21 | 27 | 1,421 | 67.7 | Air Bags |
| 325I | 23 | 22 | 1,295 | 56.3 | Air Bags |
| Z4 | 20 | 28 | 1,101 | 55.1 | Steering |
| 3 Series | 22 | 8 | 835 | 38.0 | Air Bags |
| X3 | 23 | 60 | 751 | 32.7 | Air Bags |
| 335I | 11 | 13 | 658 | 59.8 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| 330I | 22 | 38 | 556 | 25.3 | Air Bags |
| 323I | 15 | 12 | 531 | 35.4 | Power Train |
| 528I | 17 | 14 | 445 | 26.2 | Engine |
| 5 Series | 19 | 16 | 421 | 22.2 | Air Bags |
| 530I | 29 | 33 | 419 | 14.4 | Air Bags |
| 525I | 21 | 16 | 397 | 18.9 | Air Bags |
| M3 | 33 | 26 | 384 | 11.6 | Power Train |
| 328XI | 11 | 8 | 382 | 34.7 | Electrical System |
| 750LI | 15 | 11 | 378 | 25.2 | Power Train |
| 535I | 19 | 12 | 309 | 16.3 | Engine |
| 325XI | 13 | 12 | 284 | 21.8 | Air Bags |
| X3 SAV | 6 | 3 | 274 | 45.7 | Air Bags |
| 330CI | 7 | 7 | 272 | 38.9 | Air Bags |
| 325 | 27 | 11 | 222 | 8.2 | Air Bags |
| 325CI | 7 | 9 | 219 | 31.3 | Air Bags |
| X5 SAV | 13 | 9 | 201 | 15.5 | Air Bags |
| K1200LT | 9 | 0 | 190 | 21.1 | Power Train |
| Z3 | 8 | 3 | 189 | 23.6 | Air Bags |
| 550I | 11 | 11 | 167 | 15.2 | Engine |
| 330XI | 13 | 14 | 166 | 12.8 | Air Bags |
| X1 SAV | 5 | 7 | 162 | 32.4 | Air Bags |
| 540I | 22 | 23 | 153 | 7.0 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| R1200 GS | 14 | 17 | 140 | 10.0 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 745LI | 7 | 6 | 138 | 19.7 | Power Train |
| R1200 RT | 7 | 6 | 136 | 19.4 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 335XI | 10 | 6 | 135 | 13.5 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| 535XI | 7 | 1 | 135 | 19.3 | Electrical System |
| 530XI | 2 | 3 | 134 | 67.0 | Air Bags |
| 740IL | 9 | 6 | 131 | 14.6 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| 135I | 7 | 6 | 127 | 18.1 | Air Bags |
| 7 Series | 17 | 8 | 123 | 7.2 | Air Bags |
| 745I | 8 | 6 | 122 | 15.3 | Power Train |
| 750I | 16 | 8 | 121 | 7.6 | Power Train |
| 318 | 13 | 7 | 118 | 9.1 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| 128I | 7 | 7 | 112 | 16.0 | Air Bags |
| 545I | 2 | 0 | 112 | 56.0 | Air Bags |
| X6 | 21 | 44 | 101 | 4.8 | Engine |
| 1 Series | 13 | 3 | 97 | 7.5 | Air Bags |
| 740I | 20 | 23 | 90 | 4.5 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| 318I | 12 | 4 | 90 | 7.5 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| 328 | 8 | 1 | 85 | 10.6 | Air Bags |
| R 1200 RT | 12 | 5 | 77 | 6.4 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 525 | 12 | 5 | 72 | 6.0 | Electrical System |
| 650I | 10 | 5 | 72 | 7.2 | Engine |
| M5 | 26 | 23 | 68 | 2.6 | Air Bags |
| 335 | 8 | 1 | 66 | 8.3 | Air Bags |
| K1300 S | 5 | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| K1200 GT | 6 | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | Service Brakes |
| K1300 GT | 3 | 4 | 54 | 18.0 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| 320I | 17 | 13 | 49 | 2.9 | Air Bags |
| R 1200 GS | 11 | 6 | 49 | 4.5 | Power Train |
| I3 | 6 | 8 | 48 | 8.0 | Steering |
| 328D | 6 | 8 | 47 | 7.8 | Engine |
| K1200 S | 7 | 9 | 46 | 6.6 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| R1200C | 6 | 3 | 43 | 7.2 | Power Train |
| 540IA | 13 | 8 | 42 | 3.2 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| 525XI | 3 | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | Air Bags |
| X5 Diesel SAV | 1 | 2 | 42 | 42.0 | Engine |
| 645CI | 3 | 0 | 41 | 13.7 | Air Bags |
| 328IC | 3 | 0 | 40 | 13.3 | Structure |
| 325IS | 4 | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| K1200RS | 6 | 4 | 38 | 6.3 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| K 1600 GTL | 14 | 8 | 36 | 2.6 | Steering |
| 535I US | 1 | 0 | 35 | 35.0 | Tires |
| C650 GT Maxi-Scooter | 8 | 4 | 34 | 4.3 | Engine |
| R1200 GS Adventure | 9 | 7 | 33 | 3.7 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 335D | 3 | 6 | 32 | 10.7 | Electrical System |
| 318IS | 7 | 4 | 32 | 4.6 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| 528 | 9 | 4 | 31 | 3.4 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| 323CI | 7 | 4 | 30 | 4.3 | Air Bags |
| 530IA | 10 | 5 | 30 | 3.0 | Air Bags |
| 735I | 9 | 3 | 29 | 3.2 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| R 1200 R | 8 | 6 | 28 | 3.5 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 750IL | 10 | 9 | 28 | 2.8 | Visibility |
| R 1200 GS Adventure | 11 | 8 | 27 | 2.5 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 428I | 3 | 7 | 27 | 9.0 | Service Brakes |
| 435I | 3 | 5 | 27 | 9.0 | Engine |
| 6 Series | 8 | 9 | 25 | 3.1 | Electrical System |
| 735 | 11 | 6 | 24 | 2.2 | Vehicle Speed Control |
| 760LI | 13 | 7 | 21 | 1.6 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| K1200 R | 6 | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| K 1200 GT | 4 | 3 | 20 | 5.0 | Service Brakes |
| M2 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 2.9 | Exterior Lighting |
| 750 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 2.5 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| 535 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 1.9 | Visibility |
| K1200 LT | 1 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| F800 GS | 10 | 3 | 18 | 1.8 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| R1200 R | 7 | 5 | 18 | 2.6 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 740LI | 10 | 9 | 17 | 1.7 | Engine |
| 535D | 3 | 6 | 17 | 5.7 | Engine |
| F650 GS | 9 | 5 | 17 | 1.9 | Electrical System |
| F 800 GS | 5 | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | Wheels |
| X1 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 1.1 | Structure |
| 525IA | 9 | 6 | 14 | 1.6 | Air Bags |
| 318IC | 9 | 3 | 14 | 1.6 | Seat Belts |
| 760I | 6 | 12 | 13 | 2.2 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| M4 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 1.4 | Power Train |
| M6 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 1.0 | Steering |
| 328CI | 7 | 4 | 13 | 1.9 | Structure |
| 550I Gran Turismo | 3 | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | Electrical System |
| F800 ST | 4 | 2 | 13 | 3.3 | Power Train |
| S 1000 RR | 15 | 11 | 12 | 0.8 | Engine |
| R1100 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 1.7 | Power Train |
| F 800 ST | 3 | 2 | 12 | 4.0 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| 228I | 8 | 9 | 11 | 1.4 | Service Brakes |
| 335IS | 7 | 2 | 11 | 1.6 | Engine |
| 640I | 7 | 6 | 10 | 1.4 | Engine |
| R1100 RS | 6 | 2 | 10 | 1.7 | Power Train |
| F 650 GS | 2 | 5 | 9 | 4.5 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| 850I | 5 | 2 | 9 | 1.8 | Exterior Lighting |
| Active Hybrid 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 2.3 | Air Bags |
| F650 CS | 3 | 4 | 9 | 3.0 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| X4 | 13 | 29 | 8 | 0.6 | Service Brakes |
| K 1600 GT | 15 | 9 | 8 | 0.5 | Steering |
| K1200 R Sport | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| 325XIT | 7 | 2 | 8 | 1.1 | Air Bags |
| K 1300 GT | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | Engine |
| M235I | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | Power Train |
| 325IT | 6 | 5 | 7 | 1.2 | Suspension |
| 325IC | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1.8 | Structure |
| 5-Series Gran Turismo | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3.5 | Engine |
| 320XI | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1.4 | Air Bags |
| Z8 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | Exterior Lighting |
| K 1300 S | 6 | 5 | 6 | 1.0 | Engine |
| 740ILA | 11 | 6 | 6 | 0.5 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter | 7 | 4 | 6 | 0.9 | Engine |
| R 1200 ST | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2.0 | Power Train |
| R100 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 0.5 | Power Train |
| 535I Gran Turismo | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2.0 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| F800 S | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| X6 SAV | 6 | 2 | 6 | 1.0 | Air Bags |
| 1 Series M | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0.8 | Air Bags |
| 530E | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1.0 | Electrical System |
| K100 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 0.7 | Power Train |
| S1000 RR | 7 | 4 | 5 | 0.7 | Steering |
| 428XI | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.7 | Unknown or Other |
| 540IAT | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| 430I | 10 | 17 | 4 | 0.4 | Unknown or Other |
| 330 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 0.4 | Air Bags |
| 740IA | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0.4 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| S 1000 R | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | Structure |
| G310R | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1.0 | Structure |
| R1100 S | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | Wheels |
| 840CI | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1.0 | Exterior Lighting |
| R1200 S | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1.3 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| X6 Activehybrid SAC | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1.5 | Air Bags |
| 230I | 8 | 10 | 3 | 0.4 | Unknown or Other |
| R Nine T | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0.4 | Service Brakes |
| 330E | 5 | 9 | 3 | 0.6 | Engine |
| K 1200 S | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0.6 | Service Brakes |
| 850CI | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0.5 | Exterior Lighting |
| K 1200 R | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1.0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| 635 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0.6 | Steering |
| F700 GS | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| X6 M | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0.2 | Engine |
| F800 GT | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0.4 | Unknown or Other |
| M240I | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0.3 | Air Bags |
| 440I | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0.5 | Electrical System |
| I8 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0.4 | Engine |
| 735IL | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0.7 | Vehicle Speed Control |
| G650X Challenge | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2.0 | Electrical System |
| R 1150 GS Adventure | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | Power Train |
| X7 | 8 | 33 | 1 | 0.1 | Electrical System |
| 525IT | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0.2 | Air Bags |
| X2 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0.1 | Electrical System |
| M550I | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0.2 | Structure |
| 2002 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0.2 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| 323 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0.3 | Air Bags |
| 850CSI | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0.2 | Exterior Lighting |
| R1200 ST | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| R1200 HP2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| G310 GS | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0.3 | Structure |
| 740LD | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1.0 | Engine |
| K75 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | Vehicle Speed Control |
| K 1200 R Sport | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1.0 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| IX | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| M340I | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 840I | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| I7 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| I4 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 525ITA | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| K 1600 B | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| R 1250 GS | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| R 1250 RT | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| XM | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| R 1250 GS Adventure | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| HP2 Sport | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| I5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| M850I | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 750E XDRIVE | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| M440I | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 323IT | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 540I XDRIVE | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 745LE | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| F800 R | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| HP2 Megamoto | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| M8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| S 1000 XR | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 530I XDRIVE | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 760I XDRIVE | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| I5 EDRIVE40 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| I7 XDRIVE60 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 318ICA | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| HP2 Enduro | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| I5 M60 XDRIVE | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 1600-2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 2002A | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 2002TII | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 540D | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 740I XDRIVE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 740LE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 750E | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| G650X Country | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| I7 EDRIVE50 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| I7 M70 XDRIVE | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| M760I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| R Nine T Scrambler | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 530IT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 550E XDRIVE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| C Evolution | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| G650X Moto | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| I5 XDRIVE40 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| I7 M70 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| R 1250 R | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| R 1250 RS | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| R Nine T Pure | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 228I Gran Coupe | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 228I XDRIVE Gran Coupe | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 540ITA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 630 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 740ILP | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 750ILP | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| 840XI | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Activee | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| C 400 X | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| I4 EDRIVE40 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| I4 M50 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| I5 M60 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| M235I XDRIVE Gran Coupe | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| M8 Gran Coupe | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| R 1200 S | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| R1007 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| X5 Plug-In Hybrid | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
This table compares the model lines of BMW only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.
Newest recall campaigns
The newest 5 of 505.
26V525000Received . 27,720 units.
Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged driveshaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. 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 October 2, 2026.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. The campaign has 22 make, model and year entries.
26V524000Received . 13 units.
Steering / Linkages / Knuckle / Spindle / Arm
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2026 X3 sDrive30i, X3 30 xDrive, and X3 M50 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the steering connection and replace hardware or replace the spindle and column, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. 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 October 2, 2026.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. The campaign has 3 make, model and year entries.
26V478000Received . 16,736 units.
Electrical System / Ignition
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or ABS, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 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.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 7 make, model and year entries.
26V422000Received . 428 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Electric / Control Module
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 36 make, model and year entries.
26V305000Received . 116 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW 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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the cable section with the ground cable lug with a repair cable kit, free of charge. In addition, the 12V plug connector to the DC/DC converter will be checked; if contact corrosion is found to be present, additional sections of the wiring harness will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 13, 2026. 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 July 6, 2026.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.
The list shows the newest 5 of 505 campaigns.
Counts by year
Components in the complaints
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.
| Component | Per 1,000 | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 196.2 | 5,000 |
| Electrical System | 103.5 | 2,638 |
| Power Train | 89.4 | 2,278 |
| Engine | 79.9 | 2,036 |
| Steering | 67.3 | 1,715 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 53 | 1,350 |
| Exterior Lighting | 42.8 | 1,090 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 42.4 | 1,081 |
| Structure | 33.9 | 864 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 32.4 | 826 |
Equipment recalls
- BMW: equipment recallsNHTSA recall campaigns for other equipment of the brand.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
Cite this page
Recall Register. BMW: recalls by model and year. https://recallregister.com/make/bmw/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 15 May 2019
- Investigations that name the make
- 47
- Units in the campaigns
- 15,491,746
Manufacturers in the recall file: BMW of North America, LLC; BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE.
The make name is the name in the NHTSA files. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- Which BMW model line has the most recall campaigns?
- The X5: 103 campaigns for 28 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.
- Which BMW model line has the most complaints?
- The X5: 1,660 complaints for 28 model years. A line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.
- Which components do the complaints about BMW vehicles name?
- Air Bags: 196.2 per 1,000 component mentions. Electrical System: 103.5 per 1,000 component mentions. Power Train: 89.4 per 1,000 component mentions.
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for BMW?
- 15,491,746 units in 505 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.