Complete NHTSA recall history by Bmw model.
88 recall records across the 6 Bmw models listed on this page.
| Model | Component | Model Year | Recall Date | Campaign # | Consequence | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 | SEATS | 2018 | 31/07/2019 | 19V563000 | In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the seatback folds forward or rearward. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seats, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service 1-800-525-7417. |
| X1 | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 2016 | 30/12/2015 | 15V887000 | A gearbox malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. | BMW will replace the steering gearbox, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventory and will be remedied before customer retail. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 2020 | 30/09/2020 | 20V601000 | The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury. | BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2020 | 30/09/2020 | 20V598000 | If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 2021 | 30/01/2026 | 26V056000 | Fire increases the risk of injury. | Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 27, 2026. Owners will receive another letter once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026. |
| X1 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 2018 | 30/01/2019 | 19V074000 | If a taillight detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2015 | 29/07/2021 | 21V586000 | Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2020 | 29/07/2020 | 20V443000 | An inoperative rearview camera display can increase the risk of a crash when reversing. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will program the affected vehicles with rearview camera software, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. All vehicles have been remedied as of November 9, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | SEATS | 2020 | 29/03/2023 | 23V211000 | An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. | Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | STEERING:COLUMN | 2021 | 29/01/2021 | 21V031000 | A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, depending upon the inspection, either the bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, or the steering column shaft, universal joint, and bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 2020 | 28/08/2019 | 19V631000 | A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | STEERING | 2019 | 28/07/2020 | 20V434000 | A loose bearing plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column shaft bearing plate and properly attach or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. BMW telephoned owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied. No owner notification letter is necessary. Please contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 2018 | 28/06/2018 | 18V439000 | If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2018 | 27/09/2019 | 19V684000 | The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. |
| X3 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 2015 | 25/10/2018 | 18V755000 | The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 2019 | 25/09/2025 | 25V644000 | An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. | Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025. |
| X3 | SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2020 | 25/09/2019 | 19V678000 | Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | BMW has notified owners and instructed them to not drive their vehicles. Dealers will replace the front axle swivel bearings, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2021 | 24/03/2021 | 21V199000 | Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin May 17, 2021. Owners were also contacted by telephone. To date, all repairs have been done. No further owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY | 2020 | 23/09/2025 | 25V636000 | A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire. | Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 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 November 14, 2025. |
| X5 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2019 | 23/07/2019 | 19V541000 | Loose bolts may allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the left side wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP | 2015 | 23/05/2016 | 16V333000 | Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD | 2024 | 23/02/2024 | 24V138000 | Instrument panel separation during air bag deployment can result in pieces of the panel striking occupants. Improper air bag deployment may not restrain an occupant as intended during a crash. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury. | Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2016 | 21/12/2016 | 16V919000 | If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there would be an increased risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the ground cable, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2015 | 21/09/2016 | 16V683000 | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X1 | SEAT BELTS | 2021 | 21/07/2021 | 21V554000 | During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury. | Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota). |
| X3 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 2018 | 21/06/2018 | 18V431000 | Turn signals that flash multiple colors may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear turn signal lights, and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2018 | 20/09/2018 | 18V652000 | An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 2022 | 20/07/2022 | 22V513000 | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. | Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X1 | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 2020 | 20/05/2020 | 20V283000 | If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. |
| X5 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2019 | 20/04/2022 | 22V267000 | A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury. | Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK | 2022 | 20/02/2025 | 25V106000 | Doors that can be inadvertently unlocked and unlatched may open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to rear seat occupants. | Dealers will replace the second-row seat side door locking modules, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 800-525-7417. |
| X5 | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 2023 | 19/12/2022 | 22V942000 | A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. | Dealers will inspect the driver's seat backrest and if necessary, install an attachment bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 2019 | 19/12/2018 | 18V918000 | Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. | BMW notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger sun visor, replacing the visors as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 4, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2015 | 19/11/2021 | 21V907000 | A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire. | Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2020 | 19/03/2020 | 20V164000 | If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2019 | 19/02/2021 | 21V096000 | If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE | 2024 | 18/09/2024 | 24V697000 | A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. | Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2020 | 18/08/2020 | 20V490000 | A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 16, 2020. Although potentially affected BMW owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected BMW owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, BMW Final owner notification letters will not be necessary. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 2017 | 18/05/2017 | 17V327000 | The incorrect tire size on the label does not comply with FMVSS number 110. | BMW has notified the affected owners and is providing them with a corrected tire information placard, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2018 | 18/03/2020 | 20V152000 | In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 2021 | 18/02/2021 | 21V089000 | A loose brake disc could affect vehicle handling and control, and increase the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right front brake disc and replace it if necessary, along with the unaffected left side brake disc, free of charge. There are no owner vehicles affected; therefore, owner notification is not necessary and, as such, a planned owner notification date is not entered into the recall schedule. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | SUSPENSION | 2018 | 17/11/2017 | 17V727000 | Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2019 | 17/10/2018 | 18V732000 | If the BDC short circuits, other nearby components may also overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. | All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace the BDC control unit, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X1 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2016 | 17/10/2016 | 16V747000 | In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | SEATS | 2015 | 17/10/2014 | 14V650000 | In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear seat frame, free of charge. The recall began November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com. |
| X3 | STRUCTURE | 2018 | 17/07/2024 | 24V534000 | Interior cargo rail detachment during a rear crash can increase the risk of injury. | Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2017 | 17/03/2017 | 17V189000 | If the inflator cannot vent properly, the inflator may rupture, resulting in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants and causing serious injury or death. | BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | STEERING | 2024 | 16/11/2023 | 23V770000 | A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT | 2020 | 16/10/2019 | 19V738000 | A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash. | BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 2015 | 16/10/2014 | 14V648000 | The driver may not notice that vehicles viewed in the mirror are closer than they appear, increasing the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side exterior rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com. |
| X3 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2018 | 15/11/2017 | 17V719000 | If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | STRUCTURE | 2018 | 15/10/2024 | 24V764000 | Interior rear cargo rail detachment during a crash can increase the risk of injury. | Dealers will replace the rear cargo rail attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously remedied for this issue under recall number 24V-534 and will need to have the new repair completed. |
| X3 | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 2020 | 15/06/2020 | 20V355000 | A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. | BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. |
| X1 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2015 | 15/01/2020 | 20V017000 | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | TIRES | 2021 | 14/08/2020 | 20V483000 | A rapid loss of tire pressure while the vehicle is moving can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. | BMW has notified all of the affected owners, and dealers will replace the defective tires, free of charge. BMW has contacted owners by telephone and those owners have had their cars remedied. Owner notification letters will not be sent. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X1 | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 2018 | 14/08/2019 | 19V601000 | A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. |
| X1 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2022 | 14/02/2023 | 23V079000 | A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury. | Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP | 2015 | 13/08/2024 | 24V608000 | An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. | Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | AIR BAGS | 2015 | 13/03/2015 | 15V147000 | Without a secure connection to the inflator, the HPS air bags may have insufficient inflation during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Head Protection System, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | SEATS | 2019 | 13/02/2019 | 19V096000 | The improperly tightened bolts can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the attachment bolts for the driver's seat and seat belt, and torque them to the correct specifications, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X1 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2018 | 12/07/2018 | 18V465000 | A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X1 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 2023 | 12/04/2023 | 23V260000 | A pinched seat belt may not function properly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. | Dealers will inspect and adjust the interior trim panel, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2024 | 12/02/2024 | 24V104000 | 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. | Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. |
| X5 | AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER | 2024 | 10/07/2023 | 23V471000 | A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury. | Dealers will replace the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 2024 | 10/05/2024 | 24V327000 | Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will replace the tire information placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2019 | 10/04/2019 | 19V291000 | If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 2021 | 10/03/2021 | 21V156000 | In the event of a crash, the head restraints could detach, and increase the risk of injury. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2019 | 10/02/2021 | 21V062000 | A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2021 | 09/12/2020 | 20V761000 | Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X1 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 2016 | 09/05/2019 | 19V349000 | In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019. Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2022 | 09/02/2022 | 22V070000 | An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. | Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. All of the vehicle population for this recall have been repaired. Owner notification letters were not mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2018 | 08/07/2021 | 21V521000 | A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. | Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2019 | 08/07/2021 | 21V520000 | An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash. | A dealer will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 26, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | AIR BAGS | 2024 | 07/09/2023 | 23V622000 | An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. | Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2020 | 07/08/2020 | 20V465000 | An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the starter motor for the extra bolt, removing it if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the starter for damage, and check if the bolt has fallen into the transmission housing, replacing any damaged parts as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 2, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2018 | 07/03/2018 | 18V154000 | If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spoiler, correcting its attachment as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| 3 Series | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2023 | 06/12/2023 | 23V821000 | Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 2018 | 06/07/2018 | 18V453000 | A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST | 2018 | 06/06/2018 | 18V374000 | If the sensors do not properly detect the driver's hands are off the wheel, the driver may not be alerted by one or more warning signals, increasing the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 2023 | 06/04/2023 | 23V253000 | A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. | Dealers will inspect and replace the second-row outboard seat head restraint guide sleeves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 2020 | 04/11/2020 | 20V678000 | If the weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket separates, vehicle handling and control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle support, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X3 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2017 | 03/10/2016 | 16V704000 | An increase in pin contact resistance can increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off. | The vehicle was repaired at the dealership before sale. Therefore, an owner notification notice will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2019 | 03/07/2019 | 19V513000 | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2023 | 02/11/2022 | 22V820000 | An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire. | Dealers will inspect the windshield seal and as necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield with a new seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2024 | 02/10/2024 | 24V739000 | 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. | Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have the new remedy completed. |
| X3 | ENGINE | 2020 | 02/08/2021 | 21V598000 | Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. | Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2020 | 01/09/2020 | 20V528000 | Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash. | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamps and, if necessary, replace them, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| X5 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 2019 | 01/08/2024 | 24V576000 | A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. | Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
Source: NHTSA Safety Recall Database.