BMW problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 8,387 safety complaints with NHTSA about BMW vehicles in our database, and BMW has issued 340 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 8,387
- Recalls
- 340
- Models
- 286
BMW models with the most complaints
- X5 · worst year 20211,369 complaints
- X3 · worst year 20131,160 complaints
- 328I · worst year 20111,042 complaints
- X1 · worst year 2017614 complaints
- 528I · worst year 2015359 complaints
- X7 · worst year 2020308 complaints
- 330I · worst year 2020229 complaints
- 535I · worst year 2011156 complaints
- I3 · worst year 2017141 complaints
- 328D · worst year 2014138 complaints
- 335I · worst year 2011135 complaints
- 129 complaints
- 428I · worst year 2015119 complaints
- 430I · worst year 2018117 complaints
- IX · worst year 2024113 complaints
All BMW models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X5 | 2005–2026 | 1,369 | 78 | 2021 |
| BMW X3 | 2005–2026 | 1,160 | 59 | 2013 |
| BMW 328I | 2005–2016 | 1,042 | 18 | 2011 |
| BMW X1 | 2012–2026 | 614 | 20 | 2017 |
| BMW 528I | 2007–2016 | 359 | 13 | 2015 |
| BMW X7 | 2019–2026 | 308 | 33 | 2020 |
| BMW 330I | 2005–2026 | 229 | 30 | 2020 |
| BMW 535I | 2008–2017 | 156 | 9 | 2011 |
| BMW I3 | 2014–2019 | 141 | 8 | 2017 |
| BMW 328D | 2013–2018 | 138 | 8 | 2014 |
| BMW 335I | 2006–2016 | 135 | 13 | 2011 |
| BMW 530I | 2006–2025 | 129 | 22 | — |
| BMW 428I | 2014–2016 | 119 | 7 | 2015 |
| BMW 430I | 2017–2026 | 117 | 17 | 2018 |
| BMW IX | 2022–2025 | 113 | 12 | 2024 |
| BMW 320I | 2005–2018 | 102 | 8 | 2014 |
| BMW X6 | 2008–2026 | 96 | 43 | — |
| BMW Z4 | 2005–2025 | 96 | 23 | — |
| BMW 528XI | 2008–2014 | 85 | 1 | 2012 |
| BMW 540I | 2017–2025 | 83 | 11 | 2018 |
| BMW I4 | 2022–2024 | 81 | 11 | 2023 |
| BMW X4 | 2014–2026 | 79 | 29 | — |
| BMW M340I | 2019–2023 | 72 | 14 | 2020 |
| BMW 550I | 2006–2016 | 67 | 10 | — |
| BMW 128I | 2008–2013 | 66 | 7 | 2011 |
| BMW 750LI | 2005–2021 | 65 | 11 | — |
| BMW 328XI | 2006–2016 | 63 | 8 | — |
| BMW 535D | 2014–2016 | 54 | 6 | 2014 |
| BMW 228I | 2014–2024 | 45 | 9 | — |
| BMW 325I | 2005–2011 | 45 | 10 | 2006 |
| BMW 530E | 2017–2023 | 42 | 6 | — |
| BMW R 1200 GS | 2005–2014 | 42 | 5 | — |
| BMW R 1200 RT | 2005–2016 | 42 | 5 | — |
| BMW 750I | 2005–2021 | 41 | 7 | — |
| BMW 740I | 2012–2025 | 38 | 14 | — |
| BMW M3 | 2005–2025 | 35 | 15 | — |
| BMW 230I | 2017–2026 | 32 | 10 | — |
| BMW K 1600 GTL | 2011–2025 | 32 | 8 | — |
| BMW 330E | 2016–2024 | 31 | 9 | — |
| BMW M5 | 2006–2026 | 30 | 15 | — |
| BMW R 1250 GS | 2019–2023 | 29 | 6 | — |
| BMW I5 | 2024–2025 | 28 | 7 | — |
| BMW M4 | 2014–2026 | 27 | 13 | — |
| BMW 650I | 2006–2017 | 26 | 4 | — |
| BMW M550I | 2018–2023 | 26 | 4 | — |
| BMW X2 | 2018–2026 | 25 | 9 | — |
| BMW I7 | 2023–2025 | 24 | 12 | — |
| BMW 135I | 2008–2013 | 22 | 6 | — |
| BMW R 1250 RT | 2019–2024 | 22 | 6 | — |
| BMW 435I | 2014–2016 | 21 | 5 | — |
| BMW 530XI | 2006–2007 | 20 | 3 | — |
| BMW 335XI | 2006–2015 | 18 | 6 | — |
| BMW K 1600 B | 2017–2025 | 18 | 3 | — |
| BMW K1600B | 2018–2020 | 18 | 1 | — |
| BMW K 1600 GT | 2011–2025 | 18 | 9 | — |
| BMW 525I | 2005–2011 | 17 | 4 | — |
| BMW S 1000 RR | 2010–2026 | 17 | 11 | — |
| BMW 760I | 2005–2025 | 16 | 12 | — |
| BMW 440I | 2017–2020 | 14 | 6 | — |
| BMW 640I | 2012–2019 | 14 | 6 | — |
| BMW 740LI | 2011–2022 | 14 | 9 | — |
| BMW 840I | 2019–2026 | 13 | 9 | — |
| BMW 325XI | 2005–2012 | 12 | 10 | — |
| BMW M6 | 2007–2019 | 12 | 6 | — |
| BMW 330XI | 2005–2011 | 11 | 10 | — |
| BMW 340I | 2016–2024 | 11 | 2 | — |
| BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter | 2012–2020 | 11 | 4 | — |
| BMW M240I | 2017–2025 | 11 | 7 | — |
| BMW XM | 2023–2025 | 11 | 9 | — |
| BMW M2 | 2016–2024 | 10 | 6 | — |
| BMW M235I | 2014–2022 | 10 | 5 | — |
| BMW R1200 GS | 2005–2018 | 10 | 5 | — |
| BMW R 18 | 2021–2024 | 10 | 1 | — |
| BMW 325CI | 2005–2006 | 9 | 2 | — |
| BMW M440I | 2021–2025 | 9 | 7 | — |
| BMW 640XI | 2018–2019 | 8 | 0 | — |
| BMW 750XI | 2010–2015 | 8 | 1 | — |
| BMW I8 | 2014–2020 | 8 | 6 | — |
| BMW R 1200 R | 2007–2014 | 8 | 6 | — |
| BMW 335D | 2009–2011 | 7 | 6 | — |
| BMW 525XI | 2006–2007 | 7 | 3 | — |
| BMW 535XI | 2008–2014 | 7 | 1 | — |
| BMW 850I | 2019 | 7 | 0 | — |
| BMW 330CI | 2005–2006 | 6 | 2 | — |
| BMW I4 EDRIVE40 | 2025 | 6 | 2 | — |
| BMW I4 XDRIVE40 | 2025 | 6 | 0 | — |
| BMW 545I | 2005 | 5 | 0 | — |
| BMW R 1200 GS Adventure | 2005–2017 | 5 | 8 | — |
| BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 2006–2018 | 5 | 3 | — |
| BMW S 1000 XR | 2020–2023 | 5 | 3 | — |
| BMW F 800 ST | 2007–2009 | 4 | 1 | — |
| BMW M8 | 2019–2023 | 4 | 4 | — |
| BMW R1200 RS | 2015–2017 | 4 | 1 | — |
| BMW R1200 RT | 2005–2018 | 4 | 1 | — |
| BMW X5 Hybrid | 2021–2022 | 4 | 1 | — |
| BMW 540D | 2018 | 3 | 4 | — |
| BMW F800 GS | 2008–2017 | 3 | 3 | — |
| BMW F 850 GS | 2020–2023 | 3 | 1 | — |
| BMW R1250 GS Adventure | 2019 | 3 | 0 | — |
| BMW R 18 Classic | 2021 | 3 | 0 | — |
| BMW 325XIT | 2005–2006 | 2 | 1 | — |
| BMW 335IS | 2007–2013 | 2 | 2 | — |
| BMW 5 Series | 2005–2023 | 2 | 8 | — |
| BMW 645CI | 2005 | 2 | 0 | — |
| BMW 740E | 2017–2018 | 2 | 0 | — |
| BMW 750E | 2023–2024 | 2 | 3 | — |
| BMW 750LXI | 2012–2016 | 2 | 2 | — |
| BMW F 800 S | 2007–2009 | 2 | 1 | — |
| BMW G 310 R | 2018 | 2 | 0 | — |
| BMW G310R | 2017–2020 | 2 | 2 | — |
| BMW G 650 GS | 2013–2016 | 2 | 1 | — |
| BMW IX XDRIVE45 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | — |
| BMW K 1200 GT | 2006–2008 | 2 | 3 | — |
| BMW K 1200 R | 2006–2008 | 2 | 2 | — |
| BMW K 1200 S | 2005–2008 | 2 | 2 | — |
| BMW K 1300 GT | 2009–2011 | 2 | 3 | — |
| BMW K 1300 S | 2009–2014 | 2 | 5 | — |
| BMW M850I | 2019–2023 | 2 | 6 | — |
| BMW R 1250 R | 2020–2022 | 2 | 3 | — |
| BMW R 1300 GS | 2024–2025 | 2 | 2 | — |
| BMW R 1300 GS Adventure | 2025 | 2 | 1 | — |
| BMW 320XI | 2012–2015 | 1 | 2 | — |
| BMW 3 Series | 2006–2023 | 1 | 4 | — |
| BMW 430I Xdrive | 2025 | 1 | 1 | — |
| BMW 550E Xdrive | 2025–2026 | 1 | 2 | — |
| BMW 550I Gran Turismo | 2010–2012 | 1 | 3 | — |
| BMW 740I US | 2011 | 1 | 0 | — |
| BMW 750LIX | 2011 | 1 | 0 | — |
| BMW 760LI | 2005–2015 | 1 | 6 | — |
| BMW 850GS | 2019 | 1 | 0 | — |
| BMW C 400 X | 2019 | 1 | 2 | — |
| BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter | 2012–2018 | 1 | 4 | — |
| BMW CE 04 | 2022–2023 | 1 | 1 | — |
| BMW F650 GS | 2006–2012 | 1 | 2 | — |
| BMW F 750 GS | 2020–2023 | 1 | 1 | — |
| BMW F 800 GS | 2008–2025 | 1 | 2 | — |
| BMW F800 GT | 2013–2017 | 1 | 3 | — |
| BMW G310 GS | 2018–2020 | 1 | 2 | — |
| BMW I3 REX | 2014 | 1 | 0 | — |
| BMW I4 M60 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | — |
| BMW I7 XDRIVE60 | 2023–2026 | 1 | 3 | — |
| BMW IX XDRIVE60 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | — |
| BMW K1200 S | 2005–2008 | 1 | 3 | — |
| BMW M 1000 XR | 2024–2025 | 1 | 1 | — |
| BMW M760I | 2019–2021 | 1 | 2 | — |
| BMW R 1200 S | 2007 | 1 | 2 | — |
| BMW R 1200 ST | 2005–2007 | 1 | 3 | — |
| BMW R 1250 GS Adventure | 2019–2023 | 1 | 5 | — |
| BMW R 1250 RS | 2020–2021 | 1 | 3 | — |
| BMW R 1300 R | 2026 | 1 | 0 | — |
| BMW R 1300 RT | 2026 | 1 | 1 | — |
| BMW S1000 RR | 2010–2020 | 1 | 4 | — |
| BMW X1 SAV | 2013–2017 | 1 | 7 | — |
| BMW X5 SAV | 2007–2013 | 1 | 6 | — |
| BMW X6 XDRIVE40I M Sport | 2027 | 1 | 0 | — |
| BMW Z4 M40I | 2024 | 1 | 0 | — |
| BMW 135IS | 2008–2012 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 1 Series | 2008–2012 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW 1 Series M | 2008–2013 | 0 | 3 | — |
| BMW 228I Gran Coupe | 2026 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW 228I Xdrive | 2023–2024 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe | 2026 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW 228XI | 2014–2016 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 323CI | 2005–2006 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 323I | 2005–2011 | 0 | 3 | — |
| BMW 323IT | 2005 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 325 | 2006–2012 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 325IT | 2005 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 328 | 2006–2013 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 328CI | 2005–2006 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 328XD | 2014–2015 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 330 | 2006–2011 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 330E Iperformance | 2016–2018 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 330I Xdrive | 2025 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 335 | 2006–2013 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 340XI | 2020 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 428XI | 2014–2016 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW 430I Convertible | 2021–2022 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 435XI | 2014 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 4 Series | 2023 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 525D Xdrive | 2014 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 530E Iperformance | 2018–2020 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 530E Xdrive Iperformance | 2018–2020 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 530I Xdrive | 2024–2025 | 0 | 4 | — |
| BMW 535I Activehybrid | 2012 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 535I Gran Turismo | 2010–2012 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW 540I Xdrive | 2021–2025 | 0 | 4 | — |
| BMW 550E | 2020–2021 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 550XI | 2013–2014 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo | 2010–2011 | 0 | 4 | — |
| BMW 6 Series | 2005–2012 | 0 | 3 | — |
| BMW 740I Xdrive | 2023–2025 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW 740LD | 2015 | 0 | 3 | — |
| BMW 740LE | 2018–2020 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW 740LE Xdrive Iperformance | 2017–2019 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 740LXI | 2013–2015 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 740XI | 2020–2021 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 745E | 2020–2022 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW 745I | 2005–2008 | 0 | 3 | — |
| BMW 745LE | 2019–2021 | 0 | 5 | — |
| BMW 745LI | 2005–2008 | 0 | 3 | — |
| BMW 750E Xdrive | 2024–2026 | 0 | 6 | — |
| BMW 760I Xdrive | 2023–2025 | 0 | 3 | — |
| BMW 7-SERIES | 2005–2012 | 0 | 4 | — |
| BMW 840I Xdrive | 2022–2026 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW 840XI | 2020 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW 8 Series | 2023 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW Activee | 2011 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW Active Hybrid 3 | 2012–2015 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW Active Hybrid 5 | 2013–2014 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW Activehybrid 7 | 2011 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW Active Hybrid 7 | 2012–2014 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW Alpina B8 | 2023 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW Alpina XB7 | 2025 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW B7 Alpina | 2005–2021 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW C650 Sport Maxi-Scooter | 2013–2018 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW C Evolution | 2017–2018 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW F 650 GS | 2008–2009 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW F700 GS | 2013 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW F800 GS Adventure | 2013–2017 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW F800 R | 2013–2017 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW F850GS | 2019 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW F 850 GS Adventure | 2020 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW F 900 GS | 2025 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW F 900 R | 2020 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW F 900 XR | 2020 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW G650GS | 2013–2016 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW G 650 GS Serato | 2013–2014 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW G650GS Sertao | 2013–2015 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW G 650 X US Challenge | 2007 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW G 650 X US Country | 2007–2008 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW G 650 X US Moto | 2007 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW HP2 Enduro | 2006 | 0 | 3 | — |
| BMW HP2 Megamoto | 2007–2009 | 0 | 3 | — |
| BMW HP2 Mega Moto US | 2009 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW HP2 Sport | 2007–2010 | 0 | 3 | — |
| BMW HP4 | 2013–2014 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW I4 EDRIVE35 | 2025 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW I4 M50 | 2024 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW I5 EDRIVE40 | 2024–2026 | 0 | 3 | — |
| BMW I5 M60 | 2024 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW I5 M60 Xdrive | 2024–2025 | 0 | 3 | — |
| BMW I5 XDRIVE40 | 2025–2026 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW I7 EDRIVE50 | 2024–2025 | 0 | 3 | — |
| BMW I7 M70 | 2024 | 0 | 3 | — |
| BMW I7 M70 Xdrive | 2023–2024 | 0 | 4 | — |
| BMW K1200 GT | 2005–2008 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW K1200 R | 2005–2008 | 0 | 3 | — |
| BMW K 1200 R Sport | 2007 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW K1200 R Sport | 2005–2008 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW K1300 GT | 2009–2011 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW K 1300 R | 2010–2011 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW K1300 R | 2009–2011 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW K1300 S | 2009–2013 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW K 1600 Grand America | 2018–2025 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW M 1000 R | 2024–2025 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW M 1000 RR | 2022 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe | 2026 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW M340XI | 2020 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW M5 Sportswagon | 2025 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW M760LI | 2017–2021 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW M8 Gran Coupe | 2020 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW R1200 HP2 | 2006–2008 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW R1200 R | 2006–2017 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW R 1200 RT (authority) | 2005–2009 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW R1200 RT Police | 2014–2017 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW R1200 S | 2006–2008 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW R1200 ST | 2005–2008 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW R 18 B | 2021–2024 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW R 18 Transcontinental | 2021–2024 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW R Nine T | 2014–2020 | 0 | 5 | — |
| BMW R Nine T Pure | 2019–2020 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW R Nine T Racer | 2018 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW R Nine T Scrambler | 2018–2020 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW S 1000 R | 2014–2025 | 0 | 5 | — |
| BMW S1000 R | 2019–2020 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW S1000 XR | 2016–2017 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW X3 SAV | 2007–2011 | 0 | 3 | — |
| BMW X5 Diesel SAV | 2011 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW X5 M | 2010–2018 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW X5 Plug-IN Hybrid | 2026 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW X6 Activehybrid SAC | 2010–2011 | 0 | 8 | — |
| BMW X6 M | 2008–2020 | 0 | 8 | — |
| BMW X6 SAC | 2008–2014 | 0 | 1 | — |
| BMW X6 SAV | 2011–2012 | 0 | 2 | — |
| BMW XB7 | 2021 | 0 | 1 | — |
Recent BMW recalls
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged driveshaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: An incorrectly attached steering spindle can lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An engine stall or failure of electrical systems such as the instrument display or ABS, increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: 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.
Risk: Corrosion on the electrical contacts may cause overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: An overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: Turn signals that fail to activate as intended increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology