18 recalls for 19 BMW models in 2019
In 2019, BMW announced 18 recalls involving 19 models through the EU Rapex system. The 3 Series and the X3 were the most recalled models.
We’ve sorted all 2019 recalls according to the model into a table below.
The connector of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box may be damaged; the battery positive transfer point in the boot may corrode; the gas generator on the driver side airbag could burst. These were the three main reasons for BMW’s large recalls for its older cars in 2019.
Due to inadequate screwing, the high-pressure pump could become detached and fuel may leak with some 7, 8, M5, X5 and X7 series models manufactured between July 2018 and June 2019. This could lead to engine failure and to increased risk of the vehicle catching fire.
A spherical-collar disk is missing on the tie rod end of the steering gear with BMW 2 Series, X2 and X1 from the production period 8/2016 – 4/2019. In addition to a steering problems, the BMW X3 can also drop the rear spoiler, while the BMW X1 the rear lights.
We’ve written about some problems in more detail in separate articles.
BMW recalls in 2019 by model
BMW 1
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| V. | The connector of the positive battery cable may be damaged. | 12/2009 – 10/2011 | link |
| All BMW 1´s Recalls | | |
BMW 2
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| VII. | The knee airbags may be defective. | 2/2019 – 5/2019 | link |
| X. | A spherical-collar disk is missing on the tie rod end of the steering gear. | 8/2016 – 4/2019 | link |
| All BMW 2´s Recalls | | |
BMW M2
BMW 3
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| V. | The connector of the positive battery cable may be damaged. | 12/2009 – 10/2011 | link |
| VII. | The knee airbags may be defective. | 2/2019 – 5/2019 | link |
| X. | The head restraint interlock may not have been welded sufficiently. | 6/2019 – 8/2019 | link |
| XII. | The gas generator on the driver side airbag could burst. | 4/1999 – 12/2003 | link |
| All BMW 3´s Recalls | | |
BMW 4
BMW M4
BMW 5
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| III. | The gas generator on the driver side airbag could burst. | 4/2000 – 9/2004 | link |
| VII. | The battery positive (B+) transfer point in the boot may corrode. | 2/2002 – 7/2010 | link |
| XII. | The gas generator on the driver side airbag could burst. | 4/1999 – 12/2003 | link |
| All BMW 5´s Recalls | | |
BMW M5
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| VII. | The battery positive (B+) transfer point in the boot may corrode. | 2/2002 – 7/2010 | link |
| VIII. | The high-pressure pump could become detached and fuel may leak out. | 7/2018 – 6/2019 | link |
| All BMW M5´s Recalls | | |
BMW 6
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| VII. | The battery positive (B+) transfer point in the boot may corrode. | 2/2002 – 7/2010 | link |
| All BMW 6´s Recalls | | |
BMW M6
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| VII. | The battery positive (B+) transfer point in the boot may corrode. | 2/2002 – 7/2010 | link |
| All BMW M6´s Recalls | | |
BMW 7
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| VIII. | The high-pressure pump could become detached and fuel may leak out. | 7/2018 – 6/2019 | link |
| All BMW 7´s Recalls | | |
BMW 8
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| VIII. | The high-pressure pump could become detached and fuel may leak out. | 7/2018 – 6/2019 | link |
| All BMW 8´s Recalls | | |
BMW X1
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| III. | The rear lights may separate from the vehicle. | 10/2018 – 1/2019 | link |
| V. | The connector of the positive battery cable may be damaged. | 12/2009 – 10/2011 | link |
| X. | A spherical-collar disk is missing on the tie rod end of the steering gear. | 8/2016 – 4/2019 | link |
| All BMW X1´s Recalls | | |
BMW X2
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| X. | A spherical-collar disk is missing on the tie rod end of the steering gear. | 11/2017 – 4/2019 | link |
| All BMW X2´s Recalls | | |
BMW X3
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| I. | The screw connection on the steering spindle may not have been sufficiently tightened. | 3/2018 – 8/2018 | link |
| VIII. | The screws for fastening the rear spoiler may not have been installed. | 4/2018 – 2/2019 | link |
| IX. | The front seatbacks may not have been welded according to specifications. | 5/2018 – 6/2019 | link |
| XI. | The swivel bearings on the front axle could break. | 8/2019 – 9/2019 | link |
| All BMW X3´s Recalls | | |
BMW X4
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| IX. | The front seatbacks may not have been welded according to specifications. | 5/2018 – 6/2019 | link |
| XI. | The swivel bearings on the front axle could break. | 8/2019 – 9/2019 | link |
| All BMW X4´s Recalls | | |
BMW X5
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| III. | The front left-hand seat may not have been tightened with the correct torque. | 10/2018 – 12/2018 | link |
| III. | The gas generator on the driver side airbag could burst. | 4/2000 – 9/2004 | link |
| VIII. | The high-pressure pump could become detached and fuel may leak out. | 7/2018 – 6/2019 | link |
| All BMW X5´s Recalls | | |
BMW X7
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| III. | The front left-hand seat may not have been tightened with the correct torque. | 10/2018 – 12/2018 | link |
| VII. | The head airbags may be incorrectly installed. | 11/2018 – 4/2019 | link |
| VIII. | The high-pressure pump could become detached and fuel may leak out. | 7/2018 – 6/2019 | link |
| All BMW X7´s Recalls | | |
BMW Z4
| Month | Issue | Production | Source |
|---|
| III. | A cable could cause the pedal to get stuck in the kick-down position. | 9/2018 – 2/2019 | link |
| All BMW Z4´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.
