NHTSA Data Explorer
BMW
Data refreshed June 18, 2026
Complaints
28,941
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
1,190
Top reported issues — BMW
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Condition issue
Operating state
Reporting mechanism
Safety restraint issue
Engine behavior
Thermal issue
Performance issue
Fluid issue
Steering behavior
Access/entry issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Noise
Braking behavior
Lighting behavior
Vibration/harshness
Driver assistance issue
Safety restraint behavior
Electrical issue
Starting behavior
Smell
Ride/handling behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Recent change
Infotainment behavior
HVAC behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Electrified system issue
Communication/network issue
Charging behavior
Most-reported BMW models
Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.
Browse all BMW models
All BMW models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2020 BMW X7
Filed Jun 15, 2026
The front thrust arm bushing was previously replaced on December 19, 2023, at 34,750 miles (after three years of ownership). It has now failed again at 57,203 miles, lasting only about 22,500 miles. This repeat failure within a relatively short timeframe and mileage interval suggests an underlying issue or defective part. The dealer wants me to replace both Front Thrust Arm bushings again.
2026 BMW X5
Filed Jun 15, 2026
2026 BMW X5 plug-in hybrid. Driver front and rear-left doors unexpectedly opened/unlatched while driving at freeway speeds. No dashboard warning before event. Problem has occurred multiple times. Vehicle presents serious occupant safety hazard. Dealer has not permanently resolved issue. 2 times dropped off at dealer but issues still there . Happened multiple times in the first monh after we bought the car , brought to dealer no resolved ,
2012 BMW X5
Filed Jun 15, 2026
I own a 2012 BMW X5 that is experiencing a Footwell Module (FRM) failure. BMW issued an Extended Limited Warranty for the FRM extending coverage to 15 years or 186,000 miles. My vehicle falls within those limits. The FRM failure has rendered the headlights, high beams, turn signals, brake lights, and power windows inoperative. As a result, the vehicle cannot be safely operated on public roads. Other motorists may not be able to see when the vehicle is braking or turning, creating a significant…
2003 BMW Z4
Filed Jun 14, 2026
This vehicle has a sticky steering issue in warm or hot weather, the steering sticks and requires a lot of effort to get the wheel to turn. If I am doing any speeds over 40 mph and keep adjusting the steering, I have almost wrecked the car on more than one occasion. The problem is the electric steering on the early year models of the BMW Z4. Mine is a 2003, the first year the car was on the market.
2015 BMW X3
Filed Jun 14, 2026
While driving under medium acceleration, vehicle made a loud popping noise and engine power was severely reduced. Drivetrain warning light immediately appeared and said vehicle could be driven but at reduced power and needed to be serviced soon as possible. At highway speeds on a major interstate, this created several close calls being struck by traffic while trying to reach a safe area on shoulder. On site inspection revealed the plastic turbo charge pipe had blown away from the throttle body.…
2020 BMW X7
Filed Jun 14, 2026
My X7’s front differential went bad at 50k miles. I paid over 100k for a vehicle of this caliber to have something like this fail and have to pay 8k with no help from BMWNA. I’ve been a loyal customer with bmw having owned over 5 bmw vehicles in the past. And for me to get treated like this is unacceptable. I hope we can have a law suit against bmw for this.
2016 BMW I3
Filed Jun 12, 2026
Driver airbag warning light illuminated. Vehicle was diagnosed at BMW of Sherman Oaks (RO# 176741) and confirmed as a faulty driver airbag module - part# 32-30-6-870-366. BMW technician found fault code 930904: Driver's airbag interval stage 1, resistance too high stored. BMW NA declined goodwill repair assistance despite the failure occurring within 20 days of warranty expiration. This is a safety-critical federally mandated system. Multiple BMW i3 owners in online communities report the same…
2018 BMW K 1600 B
Filed Jun 12, 2026
I own a 2018 BMW K1600B motorcycle. At highway speeds above approximately 65 mph, the rear of the motorcycle feels unstable and moves side to side, creating an unsafe riding condition. The motorcycle does not feel planted on the road and requires constant rider correction to maintain a straight path. I have verified tire pressures are correct and have tested different suspension settings, rider and luggage preload settings, windshield positions, and riding modes including Dynamic mode. The…
2020 BMW 330I
Filed Jun 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 BMW 330i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the starter made an abnormal, grinding metal-like sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the starter had failed. The starter was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V056000 (Electrical System); however, the vehicle failed to start one morning post-repair. The message Engine Cannot Start was displayed. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the starter…
2025 BMW M240I
Filed Jun 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 BMW M240i. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and unattended in an underground garage and covered for an unknown reason. Upon returning to the vehicle the following day and attempting to open the doors with the key Fob, the doors failed to open, requiring the contact's husband to use the BMW mobile app to open the doors. Upon entering the vehicle, it was discovered that the interior of the vehicle was burnt. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but was…