BMW Problems & Recalls by Model
NHTSA has 28,796 owner complaints on file for BMW vehicles across 387 models. Pick a model to see its problems year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X5 | 1999–2026 | 3,156 | 103 |
| BMW 328I | 1996–2016 | 2,580 | 27 |
| BMW X3 | 2004–2026 | 2,010 | 60 |
| BMW Z4 | 2002–2025 | 1,282 | 28 |
| BMW 325I | 1995–2012 | 1,281 | 20 |
| BMW 3 Series | 1995–2023 | 841 | 8 |
| BMW 528I | 1997–2016 | 832 | 14 |
| BMW 330I | 1999–2026 | 815 | 38 |
| BMW 335I | 2006–2017 | 810 | 13 |
| BMW X1 | 2012–2026 | 673 | 20 |
| BMW 323I | 1998–2011 | 563 | 12 |
| BMW 530I | 1995–2025 | 559 | 31 |
| BMW 535I | 1995–2017 | 473 | 10 |
| BMW 750LI | 2005–2021 | 467 | 11 |
| BMW 328XI | 2005–2016 | 460 | 8 |
| BMW M3 | 1995–2025 | 442 | 25 |
| BMW 5 Series | 1995–2023 | 426 | 16 |
| BMW 525I | 1995–2011 | 379 | 14 |
| BMW X7 | 2019–2026 | 311 | 33 |
| BMW 325XI | 2000–2012 | 306 | 12 |
| BMW 330CI | 2000–2006 | 291 | 7 |
| BMW X3 SAV | 2007–2012 | 274 | 3 |
| BMW R1200 RT | 2004–2018 | 267 | 11 |
| BMW 550I | 2006–2017 | 252 | 11 |
| BMW 325CI | 2000–2006 | 247 | 9 |
| BMW R1200 GS | 2004–2018 | 247 | 22 |
| BMW 540I | 1995–2025 | 241 | 21 |
| BMW K1200LT | 1999–2009 | 216 | 2 |
| BMW I3 | 2014–2022 | 214 | 8 |
| BMW 328D | 2013–2018 | 212 | 8 |
| BMW Z3 | 1996–2003 | 207 | 3 |
| BMW X6 | 2006–2026 | 204 | 44 |
| BMW X5 SAV | 2000–2013 | 203 | 9 |
| BMW 330XI | 1999–2011 | 193 | 14 |
| BMW 128I | 2007–2013 | 184 | 7 |
| BMW X1 SAV | 2013–2017 | 177 | 7 |
| BMW 750I | 2005–2021 | 170 | 7 |
| BMW 428I | 2014–2016 | 158 | 7 |
| BMW 528XI | 2008–2014 | 158 | 1 |
| BMW 530XI | 2006–2007 | 158 | 3 |
| BMW 320I | 2000–2018 | 156 | 8 |
| BMW 135I | 2007–2013 | 154 | 6 |
| BMW 335XI | 2005–2016 | 154 | 6 |
| BMW 535XI | 2007–2014 | 144 | 1 |
| BMW 745LI | 2002–2008 | 144 | 6 |
| BMW 745I | 2001–2008 | 128 | 6 |
| BMW 430I | 2017–2026 | 124 | 17 |
| BMW 7 Series | 1995–2012 | 124 | 8 |
| BMW 545I | 2004–2005 | 122 | 0 |
| BMW 740IL | 1995–2001 | 120 | 5 |
| BMW IX | 2022–2025 | 114 | 12 |
| BMW 325 | 1995–2012 | 109 | 3 |
| BMW 740I | 1995–2025 | 108 | 22 |
| BMW M5 | 1995–2026 | 105 | 21 |
| BMW 650I | 2006–2018 | 104 | 5 |
| BMW 1 Series | 2000–2012 | 98 | 3 |
| BMW X4 | 2014–2026 | 93 | 29 |
| BMW 328 | 2006–2013 | 85 | 1 |
| BMW K1200 GT | 2003–2008 | 83 | 9 |
| BMW I4 | 2022–2024 | 81 | 11 |
| BMW K1300 S | 2009–2015 | 74 | 9 |
| BMW 535D | 2014–2016 | 73 | 6 |
| BMW K 1600 GTL | 2011–2025 | 72 | 8 |
| BMW M340I | 2019–2023 | 72 | 14 |
| BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 2005–2018 | 72 | 12 |
| BMW 335 | 2006–2013 | 66 | 1 |
| BMW M Roadster | 1998–2008 | 66 | 0 |
| BMW K1300 GT | 2009–2011 | 65 | 7 |
| BMW K1600B | 2017–2025 | 60 | 4 |
| BMW 228I | 2014–2024 | 58 | 9 |
| BMW R 1200 R | 2006–2017 | 57 | 10 |
| BMW K1200 S | 2003–2010 | 53 | 11 |
| BMW 435I | 2014–2016 | 49 | 5 |
| BMW 525XI | 2006–2011 | 49 | 3 |
| BMW 530E | 2017–2023 | 48 | 6 |
| BMW M4 | 2014–2026 | 47 | 13 |
| BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter | 2012–2020 | 46 | 4 |
| BMW 645CI | 2004–2006 | 45 | 0 |
| BMW F650GS | 2001–2012 | 45 | 9 |
| BMW Z3 Roadster | 1998–2001 | 44 | 0 |
| BMW 335D | 2009–2011 | 43 | 6 |
| BMW K1200RS | 1997–2003 | 43 | 4 |
| BMW R1200C | 1998–2003 | 43 | 3 |
| BMW 540IA | 1995–2002 | 42 | 8 |
| BMW 328IC | 1997–2000 | 41 | 0 |
| BMW S 1000 RR | 2008–2026 | 41 | 14 |
| BMW BMW Motorcycle | 1995–2001 | 39 | 0 |
| BMW F 800 GS | 2008–2025 | 39 | 8 |
| BMW 318 | 1995–2001 | 38 | 0 |
| BMW 318I | 1995–2003 | 37 | 2 |
| BMW E46 | 1995–2005 | 37 | 0 |
| BMW 230I | 2017–2026 | 35 | 10 |
| BMW 330E | 2016–2024 | 35 | 9 |
| BMW 740LI | 2011–2022 | 32 | 9 |
| BMW F 800 ST | 2007–2010 | 31 | 3 |
| BMW K 1600 GT | 2011–2025 | 31 | 9 |
| BMW X2 | 2018–2026 | 31 | 9 |
| BMW 530IA | 1995–2003 | 30 | 5 |
| BMW M2 | 2016–2024 | 30 | 6 |
| BMW R1150GS | 2000–2003 | 30 | 2 |
| BMW 760I | 2004–2025 | 29 | 12 |
| BMW M550I | 2018–2023 | 29 | 4 |
| BMW R 1250 GS | 2019–2023 | 29 | 6 |
| BMW 528 | 1997–2000 | 28 | 0 |
| BMW I5 | 2024–2025 | 28 | 7 |
| BMW K1200 R | 2003–2008 | 25 | 8 |
| BMW M Coupe | 1999–2002 | 25 | 0 |
| BMW R1150 RT | 2002–2004 | 25 | 2 |
Latest BMW recalls
- Aug 12, 2026: Power train:driveline:driveshaft (26V525000) — 540I 2021, 540I 2022, 540I 2023, 540I Xdrive 2021, 540I Xdrive 2022, 540I Xdrive 2023 and more
- Aug 12, 2026: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm (26V524000) — X3 2024, X3 2025, X3 2026
- Jul 23, 2026: Electrical system:ignition (26V478000) — S 1000 RR 2020, S 1000 RR 2021, S 1000 RR 2022, S 1000 RR 2023, S 1000 RR 2024, S 1000 RR 2025 and more
- Jul 8, 2026: Electrical system:starter assembly:relay (26V441000) — 330E Iperformance 2017, 330E Iperformance 2018, 330E Iperformance 2016, 530E Iperformance 2018, 530E Iperformance 2019, 530E Iperformance 2020 and more
- Jul 1, 2026: Electronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module (26V422000) — 530I 2024, 530I 2025, 530I Xdrive 2024, 530I Xdrive 2025, 540I Xdrive 2025, 540I Xdrive 2024 and more
- May 14, 2026: Electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles (26V305000) — C Evolution 2017, C Evolution 2018
- Apr 2, 2026: Power train:manual transmission:seals/gaskets (26V214000) — K 1600 Grand America 2024, K 1600 Grand America 2023, K 1600 Grand America 2025, K 1600 Grand America 2022, K 1600 Grand America 2021, K 1600 Grand America 2020 and more
- Feb 26, 2026: Exterior lighting:turn signal:switch (26V115000) — S 1000 RR 2026
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