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BMW models

61 BMW models with owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Pick a model to see every model year's recalls, complaints, crash-test stars and fuel economy.

BMW VIN decoder BMW recalls
X5 2000–2026 · 3,353 complaints · 112 recalls 328i 1996–2016 · 2,578 complaints · 27 recalls X3 2004–2026 · 2,272 complaints · 63 recalls 325i 1987–2012 · 1,386 complaints · 22 recalls Z4 2002–2022 · 1,280 complaints · 28 recalls X1 2013–2026 · 848 complaints · 27 recalls 3 Series 1986–2013 · 843 complaints · 8 recalls 528i 1997–2016 · 832 complaints · 14 recalls 330i 2001–2026 · 814 complaints · 38 recalls 335i 2007–2016 · 810 complaints · 13 recalls 530i 1994–2025 · 567 complaints · 32 recalls 323i 1985–2011 · 564 complaints · 12 recalls 535i 1986–2016 · 492 complaints · 12 recalls 750Li 2006–2021 · 467 complaints · 11 recalls 328xi 2006–2016 · 460 complaints · 8 recalls M3 1988–2025 · 444 complaints · 26 recalls 525i 1989–2009 · 437 complaints · 16 recalls 5 Series 1989–2012 · 427 complaints · 16 recalls X7 2019–2026 · 310 complaints · 33 recalls 325xi 2001–2009 · 306 complaints · 12 recalls 330Ci 2000–2006 · 291 complaints · 7 recalls Z3 1996–2003 · 254 complaints · 3 recalls 550i 2006–2016 · 252 complaints · 11 recalls 540i 1994–2025 · 249 complaints · 23 recalls 325Ci 2000–2006 · 247 complaints · 9 recalls 325 1984–2008 · 223 complaints · 11 recalls i3 2014–2019 · 213 complaints · 8 recalls 328d 2014–2018 · 212 complaints · 8 recalls X6 2006–2026 · 204 complaints · 44 recalls 330xi 2001–2006 · 193 complaints · 14 recalls 128i 2007–2013 · 184 complaints · 7 recalls 750i 2006–2021 · 170 complaints · 8 recalls 528xi 2008–2014 · 158 complaints · 1 recalls 530xi 2006–2007 · 158 complaints · 3 recalls 428i 2014–2016 · 158 complaints · 7 recalls 320i 1982–2018 · 156 complaints · 8 recalls 335xi 2007–2015 · 154 complaints · 6 recalls 135i 2007–2013 · 154 complaints · 6 recalls 745Li 2002–2005 · 144 complaints · 6 recalls 535xi 2007–2013 · 144 complaints · 1 recalls 740iL 1993–2001 · 132 complaints · 6 recalls 740i 1993–2024 · 130 complaints · 23 recalls 745i 2001–2007 · 128 complaints · 6 recalls 7 Series 1995–2012 · 124 complaints · 8 recalls 430i 2017–2026 · 123 complaints · 17 recalls 545i 2004–2005 · 122 complaints · 0 recalls 318 1984–2001 · 118 complaints · 7 recalls iX 2022–2025 · 114 complaints · 12 recalls M5 2000–2025 · 105 complaints · 23 recalls 650i 2006–2017 · 104 complaints · 5 recalls 1 Series 2000–2011 · 98 complaints · 3 recalls X4 2015–2025 · 92 complaints · 29 recalls 318i 1984–2003 · 90 complaints · 4 recalls 328 2007–2013 · 85 complaints · 1 recalls i4 2022–2024 · 81 complaints · 11 recalls 535d 2014–2016 · 73 complaints · 6 recalls 525 1985–2001 · 72 complaints · 5 recalls M340i 2020–2022 · 71 complaints · 14 recalls M Roadster 1998–2008 · 66 complaints · 0 recalls 335 2007–2013 · 66 complaints · 1 recalls 228i 2014–2023 · 58 complaints · 9 recalls

Sorted by complaints filed with NHTSA, most first. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates; popular models draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Latest BMW recall campaigns

All BMW recalls →
  1. Recall26V525000Aug 12, 2026 Loss of Rear Wheel Power from Driveshaft DamageBMW 540i 27,720 vehicles
  2. Recall26V524000Aug 12, 2026 Incorrectly Attached Steering SpindleBMW X3 13 vehicles
  3. Recall26V422000Jul 1, 2026 Integrated Brake System MalfunctionBMW X5, X1, 530i, X7 and more 428 vehicles
  4. Recall26V096000Feb 19, 2026 A/C Wiring Harness May Short-CircuitBMW M5 58,713 vehicles
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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