AutoStatsIQ
Data through Oct 2026
Make

BMW

The complete NHTSA record for BMW vehicles: owner complaints, recall campaigns, defect investigations and manufacturer communications, for every model and model year on file.

Most BMW recalls are filed by BMW, part of BMW Group.

Owner complaints in the last five years4,4225,871 on file in all, across 201 models
Recall campaigns258114 in five years
Severity index9.8Crash, fire, injury or death per 100 complaints
Investigations75,916 service bulletins
By year

Owner complaints about BMW vehicles peaked at 1,264 in 2025

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2015 to 2026. 2026 runs through October.

05001,0001,500201520162017201820192020202120222023202420251,2642026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints and recalls files. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Components

Engine and cooling draws the most owner complaints about BMW vehicles, 17% of them

Share of all owner complaints on file, by component.

Engine and cooling
1,491
Electrical system
1,409
Brakes
749
Powertrain
693
Fuel system
450
Airbags
381
Driver assistance
355
Structure
338
Steering
289
Stability and traction control
225
Source: NHTSA ODI.
Models

The X5 has the most complaints of any BMW model

Every BMW model with complaints or recalls on file, by complaints. Counts are not rates: NHTSA publishes no sales volumes.

BMW models
ModelModel yearsComplaintsSeverity indexRecallsInvestigations
X52015 to 20261,1168.17814
X32015 to 20269329.9906
X12015 to 20265787.6324
X72019 to 20263106.5552
330I2017 to 202621612.0362
328I2015 to 201618213.752
I32015 to 20221596.3128
528I2015 to 20161249.752
430I2017 to 202712211.5243
428I2015 to 201612114.062
IX2021 to 202511331.0281
530I2015 to 202610915.6303
X42015 to 20269214.1445
540I2017 to 20259111.0184
320I2015 to 20188817.034
I42022 to 20248125.9181
M340I2019 to 2023710.0232
X62015 to 20266513.8426
328D2015 to 2018591.7178
X1 SAV2015 to 20175414.853
228I2015 to 20245111.8132
M42015 to 2026476.4160
530E2017 to 20234719.1126
740I2015 to 2026464.3230
K1600B2018 to 2020410.032
230I2017 to 2026358.6122
535I2015 to 2017352.935
330E2016 to 20243420.6108
X22018 to 20263016.7114
M22016 to 2024300.080
R 1250 GS2019 to 2023293.4140
R1200 GS2015 to 20192913.8140
M550I2017 to 2023293.4100
M32015 to 2026287.1120
I52024 to 20252817.9100
435I2015 to 2016263.832
K 1600 GTL2015 to 2025250.0150
I72023 to 20252416.7190
M52015 to 2026244.2160
R 1250 RT2019 to 2024230.0141
Z42015 to 20252114.3240
750I2015 to 2021195.320
S 1000 RR2015 to 2026185.6140
K 1600 B2017 to 2025180.0120
328XI2015 to 20161816.732
340I2016 to 20241811.123
760I2023 to 2025166.3110
440I2017 to 20201618.873
535D2015 to 2016156.784
M235I2015 to 2023140.050
840I2019 to 2026130.0210
K 1600 GT2015 to 2025137.7171
M240I2017 to 2025137.780
640I2015 to 20201315.455
335I2015 to 2017120.034
XM2023 to 2025110.0120
C650 GT Maxi-Scooter2015 to 2020100.060
R 182021 to 20251010.040
M440I2021 to 2025922.292
I82015 to 202090.0511
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Source: NHTSA ODI. Recall counts add campaigns across model years, so a campaign covering three years counts three times.
Latest recalls

Recent campaigns listing a BMW product

  • 26V-525 Aug 12, 2026
    Connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a…
    Powertrain · 28k vehicles
  • 26V-524 Aug 12, 2026
    Steering spindle may have been incorrectly attached to the steering column
    Steering · 13 vehicles
  • 26V-478 Jul 23, 2026
    Vibration of the motorcycle may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to fail, which can cause the instrument display, rear lighting,…
    Electrical system · 17k vehicles
  • 26V-441 Jul 8, 2026
    Engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit
    Electrical system · 29k vehicles
  • 26V-422 Jul 1, 2026
    Integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability…
    Stability and traction control · 428 vehicles
  • 26V-305 May 14, 2026
    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…
    Electrical system · 116 vehicles
  • 26V-214 Apr 2, 2026
    Seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating
    Powertrain · 9,160 vehicles
  • 26V-115 Feb 26, 2026
    Turn signal reset button can be unintentionally activated at the same time as the turn signal, resulting in an inoperative turn signal
    Lighting · 1 vehicles
  • 26V-096 Feb 19, 2026
    Electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter
    Electrical system · 59k vehicles
  • 26V-064 Feb 4, 2026
    These vehicles are equipped with rear lights that may not function properly
    Lighting · 202 vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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