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BMW recall statistics

Every NHTSA recall campaign filed against BMW vehicles: campaign counts, units affected, the most recalled models and the components behind them. Updated weekly, last synced 2026-07-30.

BMW has 18 do-not-drive and 3 park-outside advisories on record. If you own an affected vehicle, check it now.
543
Recall campaigns
distinct NHTSA campaigns, all years
407
Models affected
with at least one campaign
15,912,051
Vehicles affected
manufacturer estimates, summed per campaign
21
Urgent advisories
do-not-drive & park-outside campaigns

Most recalled BMW models

BMW models ranked by recall campaign count
Model Campaigns Vehicles
X5
103
4,359,890
X3
60
3,695,996
X6
44
1,604,404
330I
39
4,087,907
530I
34
3,823,080
X7
33
880,375
X4
30
1,856,687
Z4
29
4,450,512
328I
27
4,595,282
M3
26
4,607,091

Top recalled components

Vehicle components behind BMW recall campaigns
Component Campaigns
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE 17
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 17
AIR BAGS 16
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP 14
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE 13
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 12
SEATS 12
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 11

Latest BMW recall campaigns

The most recent campaigns reported to NHTSA for BMW vehicles.

S 1000 RR 2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Jul 23, 2026 · 16,736 vehicles

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 t...

Campaign 26V478000

330E IPERFORMANCE 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

Jul 8, 2026 · 29,119 vehicles
Park outside

BMW 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 rel...

Campaign 26V441000

Z4 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Jul 8, 2026 · 318,495 vehicles

BMW 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...

Campaign 26V438000

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