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BMW has 166 NHTSA safety recalls covering 58 models from model years 2018–2026, 9 of them filed in the last 12 months. The most common problem areas are electrical system, air bags and brakes. The BMW X5 has the most recalls of any BMW model here (42).

Of these, 2 have a do-not-drive advisory and 2 have a park-outside fire advisory — see the do-not-drive and park-outside lists. The most recent was filed on Oct 7, 2026: BMW R 18 Reverse Gear Unit May Overheat.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised BMW dealer. A recall often covers only part of a model year, so pick your model below to read each recall in plain English, then confirm with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. New to recalls? Start with how a car recall happens.

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