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 faults by keywords
Airbags
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 ...
130
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 ...
686
9. 9. 2017
BMW M6 Coupé / Cabrio (2011 - 2012)
VII. 2011 - XI. 2012
The housing of the driver’s front airbag inflator may have been incorrectly welded. In the event o ...
160
9. 3. 2017
BMW X5 (1999 - 2003)
VII. 1999 - I. 2003
If the driver’s airbag is deployed, the inflator might burst if it was subject to high air hum ...
632
9. 3. 2017
BMW 5 Series (1999 - 2003)
VII. 1999 - I. 2003
If the driver’s airbag is deployed, the inflator might burst if it was subject to high air hum ...
650
9. 3. 2017
BMW 3 Series (1999 - 2003)
VII. 1999 - I. 2003
If the driver’s airbag is deployed, the inflator might burst if it was subject to high air hum ...
813
28. 2. 2017
BMW X1 (2016)
MY 2016
The necessary opening lines in the area of the passenger airbag cover may not have been machined cor ...
512
20. 1. 2017
BMW i8 (2016)
MY 2016 - 2017
The side, head and knee protection airbags of the front passenger seat may not work. This could incr ...
547
End of Airbags Sumary
Brakes
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 ...
766
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 ...
420
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 ...
1,497
End of Brakes Sumary
Engine
5. 6. 2015
BMW 750d / 750Ld (2015)
17. - 24. 3. 2015
Owing to a process error with the engine assembly, the chain tensioner may not have been tightened t ...
562
5. 6. 2015
BMW M550d (2015)
17. - 24. 3. 2015
Owing to a process error with the engine assembly, the chain tensioner may not have been tightened t ...
506
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 ...
352
End of Gearbox Sumary
Suspension
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 ...
896
24. 2. 2017
BMW 3 Series (2010 - 2011)
MY 2010 - 2011
The universal joint of the drive shaft might break, causing a sudden loss of propulsion.
Recalled ve ...
1,374
24. 2. 2017
BMW 5 Series (2010 - 2011)
MY 2010 - 2011
The universal joint of the drive shaft might break, causing a sudden loss of propulsion.
Recalled ve ...
714
24. 2. 2017
BMW 6 Series (2010 - 2011)
MY 2010 - 2011
The universal joint of the drive shaft might break, causing a sudden loss of propulsion.
Recalled ve ...
445
24. 2. 2017
BMW 7 Series (2010 - 2011)
MY 2010 - 2011
The universal joint of the drive shaft might break, causing a sudden loss of propulsion.
Recalled ve ...
500
24. 2. 2017
BMW X1 (2010 - 2011)
MY 2010 - 2011
The universal joint of the drive shaft might break, causing a sudden loss of propulsion.
Recalled ve ...
926
24. 2. 2017
BMW Z4 (2010 - 2011)
MY 2010 - 2011
The universal joint of the drive shaft might break, causing a sudden loss of propulsion.
Recalled ve ...
513
30. 9. 2016
BMW M4 GTS (2014 - 2016)
28. 2. 2014 - 4. 7. 2016
The bolts of the rear-axle support may potentially not have been replaced in the course of the repla ...
514
End of Suspension Sumary
Steering
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 ...
364
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 ...
282
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 ...
212
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 ...
280
9. 12. 2016
BMW X6 (2011 - 2016)
2011 - 2016
The control unit of the electronic power steering may have been incorrectly manufactured. This may c ...
317
9. 12. 2016
BMW X5 (2011 - 2016)
2011 - 2016
The control unit of the electronic power steering may have been incorrectly manufactured. This may c ...
429
9. 12. 2016
BMW X4 (2011 - 2016)
2011 - 2016
The control unit of the electronic power steering may have been incorrectly manufactured. This may c ...
358
9. 12. 2016
BMW X3 (2011 - 2016)
2011 - 2016
The control unit of the electronic power steering may have been incorrectly manufactured. This may c ...
373
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 ...
541
End of Fuel Tank Sumary
Bodywork
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 ...
284
End of Bodywork Sumary
Electronic
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 ...
352
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 ...
766
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 ...
420
5. 12. 2016
BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (2011 - 2012)
2011 - 2012
The airbag central sensor has been programmed with faulty software. In the event of an accident requ ...
421
5. 12. 2016
BMW 5 Series (2011 - 2012)
2011 - 2012
The airbag central sensor has been programmed with faulty software. In the event of an accident requ ...
538
5. 12. 2016
BMW 7 Series (2011 - 2012)
2011 - 2012
The airbag central sensor has been programmed with faulty software. In the event of an accident requ ...
405
5. 2. 2016
BMW i8 (2015)
9. 10. - 4. 11. 2015
The power electronics have not been calibrated properly which might increase the recuperation torque ...
397
5. 2. 2016
BMW i3 (2015)
9. 10. - 4. 11. 2015
The power electronics have not been calibrated properly which might increase the recuperation torque ...
397
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 ...
103
End of Door Locks Sumary
Stabilization
End of Stabilization Sumary
Seat Belts
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 ...
254
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 ...
318
End of Seat Belts Sumary
Fuel
End of Fuel Sumary
Seats
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 ...
336
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 ...
187
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 ...
223
27. 8. 2017
BMW 6 Gran Coupé / Cabrio (2017)
VII. 2017
The bolt on the outside of the seat mechanism of both front seats may not have been properly secured ...
187
6. 1. 2017
BMW X1 (2016)
MY 2016
The latch mechanism of the rear seat backrests might not have been welded properly. As a result, the ...
664
6. 1. 2017
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (2016)
MY 2016
The latch mechanism of the rear seat backrests might not have been welded properly. As a result, the ...
1,335
1. 7. 2016
BMW X4 (2010 - 2016)
8. 3. 2010 - 14. 4. 2016
The four ISOFIX child-seat attachment brackets on the rear seats are insufficiently strong and could ...
543
1. 7. 2016
BMW X3 (2010 - 2016)
8. 3. 2010 - 14. 4. 2016
The four ISOFIX child-seat attachment brackets on the rear seats are insufficiently strong and could ...
474
End of Seats Sumary
Headlamps
End of Headlamps Sumary
Tyres
End of Tyres Sumary