BMW Issues
The most common BMW problems
Problems solved during BMW’s recalls do not usually determine the reliability of the vehicle itself. Even the common-recalled model can be a good choice, and vice versa.
It is good to be informed, however, what problems the manufacturer has recalled most often. At least to know whether the defect was corrected by the previous owner, when buying a second-hand car. You should check your vehicle VIN with your nearest BMW dealer using our special page.
The most common BMW problems by model
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The most common BMW faults by keywords
Airbags
24. 3. 2019
BMW X5 (2000 - 2004)
4/2000 - 9/2004
Owing to retrofitting of the steering wheel, certain vehicles may be equipped with a driver airbag t ...
1,103
24. 3. 2019
BMW 5 Series (2000 - 2004)
4/2000 - 9/2004
Owing to retrofitting of the steering wheel, certain vehicles may be equipped with a driver airbag t ...
779
12. 10. 2018
BMW X5 (2001 - 2002)
1. 3. 2001 - 28. 2. 2002
The software of the airbag control device has been incorrectly programmed. As a consequence, simulta ...
2,448
11. 5. 2018
BMW X3 (2017 - 2018)
8. 12. 2017 - 17. 3. 2018
In case of deployment of the driver airbag module, the gas generator could burst. If the gas generat ...
1,013
9. 9. 2017
BMW X3 (2011 - 2012)
VII. 2011 - XI. 2012
The housing of the driver’s front airbag inflator may have been incorrectly welded. In the event o ...
1,515
End of Airbags Sumary
Brakes
20. 10. 2018
BMW X4 (2018)
15. 4. 2018 - 27. 6. 2018
The coating of the rear brake caliper piston is defective and impacts the piston movement. This can ...
406
19. 10. 2018
BMW X3 (2018)
15. 4. 2018 - 27. 6. 2018
The coating of the rear brake caliper piston is defective and impacts the piston movement. This can ...
476
7. 7. 2017
BMW 5 Series (2017)
16. 5. - 20. 5. 2017
Owing to a defect in the ball head of the brake pedal, the brake lights may be permanently activated ...
1,738
7. 7. 2017
BMW 7 Series (2017)
16. 5. - 20. 5. 2017
Owing to a defect in the ball head of the brake pedal, the brake lights may be permanently activated ...
1,142
5. 5. 2017
BMW 7 Series (2015 - 2017)
X. 2015 - III. 2017
The crimping of the engine oil cooler pipes may be defective, which could lead to leakage of engine ...
2,710
End of Brakes Sumary
Engine
29. 3. 2019
BMW Z4 (2018 - 2019)
27. 9. 2018 - 6. 2. 2019
Owing to a fixture missing on the accelerator pedal module, a cable could cause the pedal to get stu ...
252
27. 7. 2018
BMW 3 Series (2006 - 2011)
12. 9. 2006 - 20. 6. 2011
The plug connection for the positive battery cable may be defective. This could cause the vehicle el ...
2,179
27. 7. 2018
BMW 1 Series (2006 - 2011)
12. 9. 2006 - 20. 6. 2011
The plug connection for the positive battery cable may be defective. This could cause the vehicle el ...
1,215
27. 7. 2018
BMW X1 (2009 - 2011)
until 20. 6. 2011
The plug connection for the positive battery cable may be defective. This could cause the vehicle el ...
1,177
27. 7. 2018
BMW M3 (2006 - 2011)
12. 9. 2006 - 20. 6. 2011
The plug connection for the positive battery cable may be defective. This could cause the vehicle el ...
605
End of Engine Sumary
Gearbox
26. 9. 2017
BMW X1 (2017)
VI. - VII. 2017
A faulty connecting socket on the dual clutch transmission could lead to the gears switching to neut ...
1,110
End of Gearbox Sumary
Suspension
20. 10. 2018
BMW X6 (2018)
12. 7. 2018 - 2. 8. 2018
The wheel bolts may not have been correctly tightened and may consequently loosen over time and brea ...
590
20. 10. 2018
BMW X5 (2018)
12. 7. 2018 - 2. 8. 2018
The wheel bolts may not have been correctly tightened and may consequently loosen over time and brea ...
681
13. 7. 2018
BMW X1 (2018)
24. 4. 2018 - 1. 5. 2018
The bearings on the front axle could break. Should this occur, there could be a loss of wheel contro ...
1,735
13. 7. 2018
BMW 2 series (2018)
24. 4. 2018 - 1. 5. 2018
The bearings on the front axle could break. Should this occur, there could be a loss of wheel contro ...
1,090
24. 2. 2017
BMW 1 Series (2010 - 2011)
MY 2010 - 2011
The universal joint of the drive shaft might break, causing a sudden loss of propulsion.
Recalled ve ...
1,728
End of Suspension Sumary
Steering
11. 1. 2019
BMW X3 (2018)
3/2018 - 8/2018
The screw connection on the steering spindle may not have been sufficiently tightened. The screw con ...
390
11. 10. 2017
BMW 5 Series (2017)
VIII. 2017
A component of the steering mechanism might not have been fitted correctly. This might lead to consi ...
1,856
11. 10. 2017
BMW 6 Series (2017)
VIII. 2017
A component of the steering mechanism might not have been fitted correctly. This might lead to consi ...
1,070
11. 10. 2017
BMW 7 Series (2017)
VIII. 2017
A component of the steering mechanism might not have been fitted correctly. This might lead to consi ...
659
9. 12. 2016
BMW i8 (2014 - 2016)
2011 - 2016
The control unit of the electronic power steering may have been incorrectly manufactured. This may c ...
795
End of Steering Sumary
Fuel Tank
10. 4. 2017
BMW i3 (2013 - 2016)
9. 9. 2013 - 30. 12. 2016
Inappropriate routing might cause a leakage on the fuel tank ventilation line over time. As a result ...
1,106
End of Fuel Tank Sumary
Bodywork
5. 3. 2019
BMW X1 (2018 - 2019)
5. 10. 2018 - 21. 1. 2019
The nuts of the rear light brackets may be contaminated with oil. Oil can cause cracks in the light ...
482
30. 3. 2018
BMW X3 (2017 - 2018)
11. 7. 2017 - 23. 2. 2018
It is possible that the screws for attaching the rear spoiler were not fitted. The spoiler could bec ...
1,233
End of Bodywork Sumary
Electronic
31. 5. 2019
BMW 3 series (2009 - 2011)
12/2009 - 10/2017
The connector of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box may be damaged. This ...
231
31. 5. 2019
BMW 1 series (2009 - 2011)
12/2009 - 10/2011
The connector of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box may be damaged. This ...
96
31. 5. 2019
BMW X1 (2009 - 2011)
12/2009 - 10/2011
The connector of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box may be damaged. This ...
135
12. 10. 2018
BMW X5 (2001 - 2002)
1. 3. 2001 - 28. 2. 2002
The software of the airbag control device has been incorrectly programmed. As a consequence, simulta ...
2,448
27. 7. 2018
BMW 3 Series (2006 - 2011)
12. 9. 2006 - 20. 6. 2011
The plug connection for the positive battery cable may be defective. This could cause the vehicle el ...
2,179
End of Electronic Sumary
Door Locks
6. 6. 2014
BMW X5 (2013 - 2014)
X. 2013 - III. 2014
The child safety lock mechanism on the rear doors may be unintentionally deactivated due to divergen ...
436
End of Door Locks Sumary
Stabilization
End of Stabilization Sumary
Seat Belts
22. 3. 2019
BMW X7 (2018 - 2019)
20. 10. 2018 - 15. 12. 2018
The screw fitting used to attach the front left-hand seat and/or a safety belt may not have been tig ...
530
22. 3. 2019
BMW X5 (2018)
20. 10. 2018 - 15. 12. 2018
The screw fitting used to attach the front left-hand seat and/or a safety belt may not have been tig ...
172
16. 9. 2017
BMW 5 Series (2017)
I. 2017 - IX. 2017
The front safety belts may have a faulty locking mechanism.
The recall concerns vehicles 5 Series Li ...
810
16. 9. 2017
BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo (2017)
I. 2017 - IX. 2017
The front safety belts may have a faulty locking mechanism.
The recall concerns vehicles produced be ...
907
End of Seat Belts Sumary
Fuel
End of Fuel Sumary
Seats
22. 3. 2019
BMW X7 (2018 - 2019)
20. 10. 2018 - 15. 12. 2018
The screw fitting used to attach the front left-hand seat and/or a safety belt may not have been tig ...
530
22. 3. 2019
BMW X5 (2018)
20. 10. 2018 - 15. 12. 2018
The screw fitting used to attach the front left-hand seat and/or a safety belt may not have been tig ...
172
23. 2. 2018
BMW 1 Series (2017)
26. 6. 2017 - 20. 7. 2017
The easy-entry system for the front seats with electric adjustment may have been incorrectly manufac ...
1,900
27. 8. 2017
BMW M4 (2017)
VII. 2017
The bolt on the outside of the seat mechanism of both front seats may not have been properly secured ...
564
27. 8. 2017
BMW 4-series Cabrio (2017)
VII. 2017
The bolt on the outside of the seat mechanism of both front seats may not have been properly secured ...
663
End of Seats Sumary
Headlamps
End of Headlamps Sumary
Tyres
End of Tyres Sumary