NHTSA Data Explorer

BMW

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

Complaints

28,968

Active records

Recalls

516

Active records

TSBs

5,497

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

24

Injuries

1,226

Crashes

1,250

Fires

1,191

Top reported issues — BMW

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

7,332

Operating state

6,790

Reporting mechanism

5,491

Safety restraint issue

5,321

Engine behavior

3,359

Thermal issue

3,154

Performance issue

2,374

Fluid issue

2,241

Steering behavior

2,024

Access/entry issue

1,708

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,644

Noise

1,340

Braking behavior

1,219

Lighting behavior

1,125

Vibration/harshness

1,022

Driver assistance issue

989

Safety restraint behavior

972

Electrical issue

952

Starting behavior

849

Smell

707

Ride/handling behavior

448

Powering on/off behavior

342

Recent change

304

Infotainment behavior

278

HVAC behavior

227

Wiper/washer behavior

114

Electrified system issue

88

Communication/network issue

46

Charging behavior

7

Most-reported BMW models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

328i

3,592

2

X5

3,291

3

325i

2,474

4

X3

2,204

5

335i

1,750

6

330i

1,647

7

323i

1,453

8

328xi

1,390

9

328i GT xDrive

1,387

10

328i xDrive

1,387

11

M3

1,359

12

325xi

1,334

13

325Ci

1,310

14

528i

1,289

15

Z4

1,279

Browse all BMW models

All BMW models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

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Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2023 BMW X5

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Sunroof leaks into cabin and there is no known solution for this model year 2023 BMW X5. It is my understanding that model years 2020-2023 all have this issue and a class action lawsuit is being reviewed. BMW has also issued a TSIB but there is no known recall. They will replace the seals under warranty but that is only a 2-3 year solution and will need to be redone.

2021 BMW X7

Filed Jun 23, 2026


I am writing to report a critical safety concern regarding BMW vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU) engine, specifically including my 2021 BMW X7. While my vehicle has not yet experienced a failure, I am filing this report due to the severe safety hazard and widespread nature of the variable-displacement engine oil pump defect. This pump contains an internal thermoplastic adjusting component that is prone to sudden fracture, resulting in an erratic or complete loss of engine…

2015 BMW 528I

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Fire

the vehicle was driven for approximately 30 minutes, operating with zero dashboard warnings or performance indicators. The vehicle was then parked on my property and turned off completely. Approximately two hours and thirty minutes later, the vehicle spontaneously ignited while stationary and unoccupied. The local fire department responded and successfully extinguished the blaze. Both physical observations and my home security camera footage confirm that the point of origin was the front right…

2020 BMW X7

Filed Jun 22, 2026


Low oil sensor continues to light up and says i am low on oil. Found out that my oil pump was the main cause of the issue. At this time I have to have the oil pump replaced. It was also determined there have been numerous reports regarding oil pump failure in the 2020 BMW x7 due to an internal plastic part.

2018 BMW 640XI

Filed Jun 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 BMW 640XI. The contact stated that while pulling up to a red traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the engine revved unexpectedly, and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and drove forward approximately 3-feet. The contact turned the vehicle off and restarted the engine and the engine continued to rev very high. The vehicle was restarted a second time and the unintended revving ceased and the vehicle operated normally. The following morning the vehicle…

2012 BMW 528XI

Filed Jun 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528XI. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a misfire coming from the engine with the Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed. The contact later received a notification for an unknown recall, and a diagnostic test was performed however, no failure was found for the drivetrain. The recall repair was performed. Recently, the contact stated that the vehicle would shut off soon after it was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent…

2020 BMW X3

Filed Jun 22, 2026


I own a 2020 BMW X3 M40i, VIN [XXX], manufactured November 2019, now at approximately 100,000 miles, equipped with the B58TU engine. My oil level sensor stopped completing measurements at approximately 45,000 miles, a known precursor to thermoplastic oil pump failure. For 55,000 miles I had no way to identify whether my vehicle contained the defective component because BMW removed the original thermoplastic part number from all dealer networks. VIN-based lookup now falsely returns updated…

2026 BMW X3

Filed Jun 22, 2026


BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE AND ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. BOTH BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ARE FACTORY DEFECTIVE. ROTORS ARE PITTED AND WARPED - BRAND NEW FROM FACTORY. BRAKES SEQUEL EXCESSIVELY IN BOTH FORWARD OR BACKWARDS MOTION. UNSAFE.

2004 BMW M3

Filed Jun 22, 2026


Below is a partial email to a BMW Dealer that replaced an airbag 2 1/2 years ago per a recall. The airbag light, convertible top light were both illuminated when I left the dealer. I have sent emails and contacted BMW USA. A friend scanned the car with a Snap-On scanner that showed that the light has been illuminated because of the air bag that they replaced. They continue to avoid the issue and they made my car unsafe and allowed me to leave with it. What can be done to resolve this issue? …

2026 BMW X2

Filed Jun 22, 2026


I am requesting an executive review of my ongoing case regarding my 2026 BMW X2. Since purchasing the vehicle approximately seven months ago, I have experienced several recurring issues that remain unresolved despite numerous visits to the dealership and multiple communications with BMW Customer Relations. The primary concerns include: • A loud and persistent noise coming from the rear driver's side of the vehicle.
• A recurring check engine light.
• A reverse warning notification appearing on…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.