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.
Z4
2002–2022 · 1,280 complaints · 28 recalls
Z3
1996–2003 · 254 complaints · 3 recalls
M Roadster
1998–2008 · 66 complaints · 0 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 →- Recall26V525000Aug 12, 2026 Loss of Rear Wheel Power from Driveshaft DamageBMW 540i 27,720 vehicles
- Recall26V524000Aug 12, 2026 Incorrectly Attached Steering SpindleBMW X3 13 vehicles
- Recall26V422000Jul 1, 2026 Integrated Brake System MalfunctionBMW X5, X1, 530i, X7 and more 428 vehicles
- Recall26V096000Feb 19, 2026 A/C Wiring Harness May Short-CircuitBMW M5 58,713 vehicles
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.