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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. Last synced 2026-09-18.

BMW has 18 do-not-drive and 3 park-outside advisories on record. If you own an affected vehicle, check it now.
544
Recall campaigns
distinct NHTSA campaigns, all years
408
Models affected
with at least one campaign
15,621,289
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
3,377,514
X6
44
1,604,404
330I
38
3,769,412
530I
33
3,504,585
X7
33
880,375
X4
29
1,538,192
Z4
28
4,132,017
328I
27
4,595,282
M3
26
4,607,091

A campaign covering several models counts in full for each, so model figures overlap and are not additive; the 15,621,289 total counts each campaign once.

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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
SEATS 12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 12
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 11

Latest BMW recall campaigns

The most recent campaigns reported to NHTSA for BMW vehicles.

750E XDRIVE 2024 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Aug 12, 2026 · 27,720 vehicles

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 differen...

Campaign 26V525000

X3 2024 · STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Aug 12, 2026 · 13 vehicles

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.

Campaign 26V524000

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

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