2023: BMW Recalls

Last update 16. 02. 2024

21 recalls for 20 BMW models in 2023

BMW has 21 recalls for 20 models in the EU Safety Gate (formerly Rapex) system for 2023. The carmaker jumped to third place from last year’s eighth position.

The most recalled BMW model in 2023 was the BMW 2 Series, which had five recalls. The BMW X1 was recalled four times, and the BMW 3 Series, BMW X3 and BMW X5/X6 each had three recalls. The oldest recalled Bavarians are from 2003.

Safety Gate does not provide the numbers of potentially affected cars in its reports, so we always verify them from other sources. Since the beginning of 2023, we have also been monitoring the database of the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA, Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt), which publishes the numbers and also includes BMW recalls that Safety Gate does not record. Some of them can be found below. Also new is a link to our other website with BMW’ recalls in the USA.

BMW recalls in Safety Gate

In 2023, the following models were recalled. Recalls will be displayed when you click on the link.

These models were recalled in 2023. See also the latest recalls.

BMW recalls in the German KBA database

From our KBA section, we pick out some of the largest BMW recalls of the past year.

BMW recalls in the United Kingdom

You can also find BMW recalls on our website car-recalls.co.uk. These are the recalls published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in the UK.

BMW recalls in the United States

Another new feature for 2023 was the launch of our sister site car-recalls.com, featuring (not only) BMW’ U.S. recalls.

Check also the Service Bulletin (TSB)

This summary is not intended to provide comprehensive information on all BMW recalls in 2023. Only those that have been reported to the European Safety Gate alert system are listed. In addition to recalls, car manufacturers also carry out so-called service campaigns (Technical Service Bulletin – TSB), which are not reported anywhere and are only carried out on vehicles that arrive at an authorised workshop for servicing. We describe the difference between a recall and a service campaign in more detail in this article. This overview should prompt second-hand owners of older cars to contact an authorised workshop and ask if any recall or service campaign has been announced for a particular car. We advise how to do this here.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by VIN

BMW recalls in 2023 by model

BMW 1 Series

	Issued	Problem
BMW 1 Series (2003 – 2015)	19/12/2023	The propellant within the integrated inflator of driver airbags can deteriorate during time. If the airbag deploys, it could result...
BMW 1 Series (2012 – 2014)	16/04/2023	The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst, and...

✅ All BMW 1 Series Recalls

BMW 2 Series

	Issued	Problem
BMW 2 Series (2023)	23/12/2023	The screw connection of the servo unit on the gear rack casing of the steering system may be faulty. This...
BMW 2 Series (2022 – 2023)	30/05/2023	The airbags on the left and right hand sides of the rear seat backrests are incorrectly installed. This can lead...
BMW 2-Series (2021 – 2023)	14/05/2023	The outer safety belts for the second row of seats may have a suboptimal functioning, increasing the risk of injury...
BMW 2 Active Tourer (2014)	17/04/2023	The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst, and...
BMW 2 Series (2014)	17/04/2023	The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst, and...

✅ All BMW 2 Series Recalls

BMW 3 Series

	Issued	Problem
BMW 3 Series (2023)	23/12/2023	The screw connection of the servo unit on the gear rack casing of the steering system may be faulty. This...
BMW 3 Series (2003 – 2015)	19/12/2023	The propellant within the integrated inflator of driver airbags can deteriorate during time. If the airbag deploys, it could result...

✅ All BMW 3 Series Recalls

BMW 7 Series

	Issued	Problem
BMW 7-Series (2022 – 2023)	22/10/2023	The front wind-shield wipers could become stuck without warning, in any position when activated, which can decrease visibility during rain,...
BMW 7-Series (2022 – 2023)	10/09/2023	The welding of the front seat structure is defective. In case of an accident, the joint in question can fail...

✅ All BMW 7 Series Recalls

BMW i7

	Issued	Problem
BMW i7 (2022 – 2023)	22/10/2023	The front wind-shield wipers could become stuck without warning, in any position when activated, which can decrease visibility during rain,...
BMW i7 (2022 – 2023)	10/09/2023	The welding of the front seat structure is defective. In case of an accident, the joint in question can fail...

✅ All BMW i7’s Recalls

BMW iX

	Issued	Problem
BMW iX (2021 – 2023)	25/04/2023	The driver airbag may be incorrectly folded. In the event of an accident, it may consequently not be able to...

✅ All BMW iX’s Recalls

BMW iX1

	Issued	Problem
BMW iX1 (2022 – 2023)	25/04/2023	The driver airbag may be incorrectly folded. In the event of an accident, it may consequently not be able to...

✅ All BMW iX1’s Recalls

BMW M2

✅ All BMW M2’s Recalls

BMW M3

	Issued	Problem
BMW M3 (2012 – 2014)	17/04/2023	The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst, and...

✅ All BMW M3’s Recalls

BMW M4

	Issued	Problem
BMW M4 (2014)	17/04/2023	The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst, and...

✅ All BMW M4’s Recalls

BMW X1

	Issued	Problem
BMW X1 (2009 – 2015)	19/12/2023	The propellant within the integrated inflator of driver airbags can deteriorate during time. If the airbag deploys, it could result...
BMW X1 (2021 – 2023)	14/05/2023	The outer safety belts for the second row of seats may have a suboptimal functioning, increasing the risk of injury...
BMW X1 (2020 – 2023)	23/04/2023	The driver airbag may be incorrectly folded. In the event of an accident, it may consequently not be able to...
BMW X1 (2012 – 2014)	17/04/2023	The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst, and...

✅ All BMW X1’s Recalls

BMW X3

	Issued	Problem
BMW X3 (2023)	23/12/2023	The screw connection of the servo unit on the gear rack casing of the steering system may be faulty. This...
BMW X3 (2003 – 2015)	19/12/2023	The propellant within the integrated inflator of driver airbags can deteriorate during time. If the airbag deploys, it could result...

✅ All BMW X3’s Recalls

BMW X4

	Issued	Problem
BMW X4 (2023)	23/12/2023	The screw connection of the servo unit on the gear rack casing of the steering system may be faulty. This...

✅ All BMW X4’s Recalls

BMW X5

	Issued	Problem
BMW X5 (2023)	17/09/2023	The gas generator in knee airbag modules was not properly inserted into the air cushion, resulting in the cushion failing...
BMW X5 (2006 – 2014)	19/06/2023	The driver or passenger airbag inflator may malfunction. In the event of an airbag activation this can lead to the...

✅ All BMW X5’s Recalls

BMW X6

	Issued	Problem
BMW X6 (2023)	17/09/2023	The gas generator in knee airbag modules was not properly inserted into the air cushion, resulting in the cushion failing...
BMW X6 (2006 – 2014)	19/06/2023	The driver or passenger airbag inflator may malfunction. In the event of an airbag activation this can lead to the...
BMW X6 (2012 – 2014)	17/04/2023	The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst, and...

✅ All BMW X6’s Recalls

BMW X7

	Issued	Problem
BMW X7 (2023)	17/09/2023	The gas generator in knee airbag modules was not properly inserted into the air cushion, resulting in the cushion failing...

✅ All BMW X7’s Recalls

BMW XM

	Issued	Problem
BMW XM (2023)	17/09/2023	The gas generator in knee airbag modules was not properly inserted into the air cushion, resulting in the cushion failing...

✅ All BMW XM’s Recalls

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This overview is purely informative for the manufacturer you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of listed model. Contact your nearest BMW dealer for more informations.