BMW X5 recalls

50 recalls on record for BMW X5. Manufacturers must fix these free of charge.

• BMW X5 (2011) recall — Air Bags
  2020-01-15AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEDo not drive

  BMW is recalling certain 2009-2012 X5 models with passenger air bags that may explode due to propellant degradation, risking serious injury or death. Owners must stop driving until repairs are completed.

• BMW X5 (2011) recall — Air Bags
  2019-01-14AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEDo not drive

  BMW is recalling certain 2011 X5 models due to passenger air bag inflators that may explode in crashes, causing serious injury or death. Owners must stop driving until fixed.

• BMW X5 (2011) recall — Air Bags
  2018-09-01AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEDo not drive
• BMW X5 (2011) recall — Air Bags
  2016-05-25AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEDo not drive
• BMW I5 (2025) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
  2026-01-07SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE

  BMW recalls certain 2024-2025 I5 vehicles for potential brake system failure that could increase crash risk. Owners must have brake system inspected by August 21, 2026.

• BMW X5 (2020) recall — Electrical System
  2025-09-25ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

  BMW is recalling 2020 X5 vehicles with overheated starter motors that could ignite engine compartment materials, risking fire. Owners must have starter motor replaced free by dealers.

• BMW X5 (2026) recall — Visibility
  2025-08-27VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS

  BMW is recalling certain 2026 X5 models due to potential water leaks in electrical components that could cause headlight failure or fire. Owners must have windshield seals inspected by dealers for free.

• BMW X5 (2026) recall — Air Bags
  2025-04-12AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

  BMW recalls certain 2026 X5 models due to potential passenger air bag failure during crashes. Owners must contact dealers for free instrument panel trim replacement.

• BMW I5 (2025) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
  2024-12-02ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

  BMW recalls certain 2023-2025 I5 vehicles for potential brake system failure that could increase crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free brake system replacement.

• BMW 428I (2015) recall — Air Bags
  2024-11-07AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

  BMW is recalling certain 2014-2015 models due to a risk of driver air bag inflator explosion causing injury or death. Owners must have the air bag replaced free of charge.

• BMW X5 (2025) recall — Equipment
  2024-10-05EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

  BMW is recalling certain 2024-2025 X5 xDrive40i vehicles due to incorrect tire placards that may lead to unsafe tire sizes or pressure, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free placard replacements.

• BMW I5 (2025) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
  2024-09-18ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE

  BMW recalls certain 2023-2025 models with potential brake failure. A broken weld in the brake system may cause loss of power assist or rear brakes, increasing crash risk. Owners must have brakes inspected by dealers.

• BMW X5 (2018) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
  2024-08-13ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP

  BMW is recalling certain 2018 X5 models due to an electrical short that could cause fire. Owners must have their water pump and connector inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost.

• BMW X7 (2025) recall — Seat Belts
  2024-05-15SEAT BELTS:FRONT

  BMW recalls 2025 X7 models with faulty seat belts that may not warn of unbelted passengers or deploy airbags properly during crashes. Owners must get front seat lower belts replaced free by dealers.

• BMW X5 (2024) recall — Structure
  2024-02-23STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD

  BMW is recalling certain 2024 X5 models due to potential instrument panel separation during airbag deployment, which could increase injury risk in crashes.

• BMW X1 (2023) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
  2024-02-10ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

  BMW recalls certain 2023 X1 models due to potential brake assist failure and loss of vehicle control. Owners must have the integrated brake module replaced by dealers.

• BMW X5 (2020) recall — Electrical System
  2024-01-08ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

  BMW recalls 2020 X5 vehicles with starter motor overheating risk causing fire. Owners must update software free via dealer by September 27, 2024.

• BMW X5 (2011) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
  2023-10-20ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

  BMW recalls 2011 X5 vehicles with loose VANOS bolts that can cause engine stalls and increase crash risk. Owners must have bolts replaced by dealers free of charge.

• BMW XM (2023) recall — Air Bags
  2023-10-07AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

  BMW is recalling 2023 XM vehicles with potentially non-deploying knee air bags. Owners should contact customer service for free replacement.

• BMW XM (2023) recall — Air Bags
  2023-07-09AIR BAGS

  BMW is recalling certain 2023 XM vehicles due to front passenger knee air bags that may not deploy in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact dealers for free replacement.

• BMW X3 (2023) recall — Power Train
  2023-06-12POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  BMW is recalling certain 2023 X3 models due to a potential transmission oil leak that could cause sudden loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free repairs.

• BMW X5 (2023) recall — Seats
  2023-06-04SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

  BMW recalls 2023 X5 models with second-row seat head restraints that may not lock properly in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have seats inspected and replaced free by dealers.

• BMW X5 (2023) recall — Seats
  2022-12-19SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

  BMW recalls 2023 X5 models with potentially loose driver's seat backrests that may not restrain occupants during crashes. Owners must have seats inspected by dealers by February 17, 2023.

• BMW X5 (2020) recall — Visibility
  2022-04-20VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

  BMW is recalling certain 2020-2023 X5 and X6 models due to sunroof closing without key fob, risking injury. Owners must contact dealers for free reprogramming by June 20, 2022.

• BMW X5 (2023) recall — Visibility
  2022-02-11VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

  BMW is recalling certain 2023 X5 models due to a potential fire risk from windshield seal short-circuits. Dealers will inspect and repair the seal for free.

• BMW 128I (2013) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
  2022-02-03ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

  BMW recalls certain 2008-2013 1 Series and 3 Series vehicles due to PCV valve heater overheating that could cause fire while driving or after parking.

• BMW X3 (2017) recall — Fuel System, Diesel
  2021-11-19FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

  BMW recalls 2017 X3 diesel models with potential fire risk from melting intake manifold. Owners must have EGR cooler and intake manifold replaced free by dealers by June 2022.

• BMW X5 HYBRID (2021) recall — Seats
  2021-10-03SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

  BMW is recalling 2021 X5 Hybrid models with potentially unsafe second-row head restraints that could detach in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have head restraints inspected and replaced free by dealers.

• BMW X5 (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
  2021-10-02SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  BMW recalls 2020-2021 X5 models with potential brake system failure. A faulty brake system may cause loss of ABS and braking assistance, increasing crash risk. Owners receive free replacement.

• BMW X5 (2019) recall — Air Bags
  2021-08-07AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

  BMW recalls one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle due to potential passenger air bag failure in crashes. Owners must have instrument panel replaced free by dealer.

• BMW X5 (2018) recall — Fuel System, Diesel
  2021-07-29FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  BMW recalls certain 2014-2018 diesel vehicles due to potential fuel pump failure causing engine stalls and crash risks. Owners must have the high-pressure fuel pump replaced at no cost by dealers.

• BMW 530E (2020) recall — Back Over Prevention
  2021-02-19BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

  BMW recalls 2020 530E models with potential rearview camera image issues that could increase crash risk. Owners must update software free of charge by April 2021.

• BMW X5 (2021) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
  2021-02-18SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS

  BMW recalls 2021 X5 models with potential loose front brake discs that could affect handling and increase crash risk. Owners receive free brake disc replacement if needed.

• BMW X5 (2021) recall — Steering
  2021-01-29STEERING:COLUMN

  BMW is recalling certain 2021 X5 models due to a loose steering column connection that may cause handling issues and crash risk. Owners must contact BMW for free inspection and repair.

• BMW 530E (2020) recall — Electrical System
  2020-09-30ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

  BMW recalls 2020 530E models due to debris in hybrid battery cells risking short circuits and fire. Owners must not charge or drive in manual/sport modes until repair.

• BMW X5 (2021) recall — Electrical System
  2020-09-12ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  BMW is recalling certain 2021 X5 models due to potential fire risk from improper electrical connections. Affected vehicles may need a free battery and starter-generator repair by dealers starting April 12, 2021.

• BMW X3 (2020) recall — Electrical System
  2020-08-18ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  BMW recalls 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e models due to loose welding beads causing short circuits that may lead to fire. Owners receive free battery module replacements.

• BMW X5 (2021) recall — Tires
  2020-08-14TIRES

  BMW recalls certain 2021 X5 vehicles with Pirelli tires that may lose pressure rapidly while driving, increasing crash risk. Owners will get free tire replacements.

• BMW X5 (2020) recall — Steering
  2020-07-28STEERING

  BMW recalls 2019-2020 X5 and 2020 X6M models with potential steering column bearing plate looseness. Owners notified via phone; free repair available.

• BMW X5 (2020) recall — Power Train
  2020-07-08POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  BMW is recalling 2020 X5 models with a potential starter motor bolt that could fall into the transmission, causing engine stalls and crash risks. Free repairs available.

• BMW X5 (2020) recall — Suspension
  2020-04-11SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

  BMW is recalling certain 2020 X5 models due to potential weld separation in front suspension, which could affect vehicle handling and increase crash risk. Owners should contact BMW for free replacement.

• BMW 328I (2013) recall — Air Bags
  2020-01-15AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

  BMW is recalling 2013 328i models with specific air bag inflators that may explode due to propellant degradation, risking serious injury or death. Owners must have the air bag replaced free of charge by dealers.

• BMW X5 (2020) recall — Exterior Lighting
  2020-01-09EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

  BMW is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 models due to headlamp blue light that could confuse oncoming drivers and increase crash risk. Affected vehicles must have headlamps inspected and replaced free of charge.

• BMW Z4 (2020) recall — Back Over Prevention
  2019-09-27BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

  BMW recalls 2020 Z4s with back-up camera display issues that may increase crash risk. Owners must update software to prevent rear view image from disappearing.

• BMW X5 (2020) recall — Steering
  2019-08-28STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

  BMW is recalling certain 2020 X5 models due to potential steering rack failure causing loss of steering control. Owners must contact BMW for free steering rack replacement.

• BMW X5 (2019) recall — Wheels
  2019-07-23WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

  BMW recalls 2019 X5 vehicles with loose left wheel bolts that could detach, causing crashes. Owners must have bolts tightened by dealers free of charge.

• BMW X5 (2019) recall — Fuel System, Other
  2019-03-07FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  BMW is recalling 2019 X5 vehicles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have fuel pumps replaced free by dealers.

• BMW X5 (2019) recall — Seats
  2019-02-13SEATS

  BMW recalls 2019 X5 xDrive40i and xDrive50i models due to improperly tightened seat bolts that could increase crash injury risk. Owners must have seats inspected by dealers free of charge.

• BMW X5 (2019) recall — Equipment
  2018-12-19EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

  BMW recalls 2019 X5 xDrive40i and xDrive50i models with sun visors lacking proper airbag warning labels, risking occupant injury in crashes. Owners must have visors inspected and replaced if needed.

• BMW X3 (2017) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
  2018-10-25ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

  BMW is recalling certain 2017 X3 models with a risk of fire due to melting intake manifold from EGR cooler leaks. Owners must contact BMW for free repairs.

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