https://carrecalltracker.com/bmw/NHTSA vehicle safety recalls explained in plain English. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v524000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v524000/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000The steering spindle — the shaft that links your steering wheel and column to the rest of the steering system — may have been attached incorrectly when the vehicle was built. If that connection comes apart, you could lose the ability to steer. A dealer will inspect the connection and either replace the hardware or replace the spindle and steering column, whichever is needed, at no cost. Owner letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v525000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v525000/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000The joint where the driveshaft meets the rear differential — the parts that send engine power to the rear wheels — can become damaged. If it fails, the vehicle can suddenly lose power to the rear wheels while you are driving. The same damage can also allow the vehicle to roll away on its own when parked if the parking brake is not set. A dealer inspects the connection and applies adhesive or replaces the parts, free. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v478000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v478000/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Vibration from riding can wear out a part inside the ignition lock until it fails. When that happens, the instrument display can go dark, the rear lights can quit, safety systems such as anti-lock brakes can stop working, or the engine can shut off while you are riding. BMW does not have the fix ready yet. Letters warning owners are expected in September 2026, and a second letter will follow once the repair is available. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v422000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v422000/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000The integrated brake system in these vehicles can malfunction. When it does, you can lose the power assist that makes the brake pedal easy to press, so the pedal goes hard and the vehicle takes longer to stop. The fault can also stop the anti-lock brakes and the stability control from working, which can let you lose control of the vehicle. The dealer inspects the brake unit and replaces it if needed. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v214000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v214000/Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000These touring motorcycles have a small electric reverse gear that helps you back the bike out of a spot. A seal on the control box for that reverse gear can break down over time and let moisture get inside. Water in the box can make the electronics overheat, and an overheating unit can start a fire. BMW has already mailed a warning letter, but the repair parts are not ready yet. A second letter will come when dealers can do the work. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v056000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/26v056000/Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000Wear on a part inside the engine's starter motor can make the starter overheat and catch fire. A fire in the engine bay can spread and injure you or your passengers. The repair is straightforward: a dealer replaces the whole starter motor at no charge. Owner letters were mailed July 21, 2026, and the recall covers both the listed BMW models and the Toyota Supra, so check which brand's service line applies to you. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v906000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v906000/Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000BMW is recalling a single 2025 i4 eDrive40. On that car, the connection where the positive battery cable meets the rear power distribution box may not be tight. A loose connection can cut power and make the car stall while you are driving. It can also get very hot, which can start a fire. A dealer will check that cable connection and tighten or repair it if it is not right. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v857000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v857000/Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000BMW says the steering wheel in these X3s can rotate on its own while the vehicle is sitting still, with nobody turning it. That unexpected movement can injure someone whose hands are on or near the wheel, and BMW warns it also creates a crash risk out on the road. The fix is an update to the steering system software. BMW can send the update to the vehicle wirelessly, or a dealer can install it for you at no cost. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v672000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v672000/Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000The driveshaft on this motorcycle may not have been hardened enough during manufacturing. The joint inside it can slip, and when that happens the engine stops sending power to the rear wheel. Losing drive power while you are riding can make the bike hard to control, especially in traffic or at speed. Only one motorcycle is involved, and BMW says it already called that owner and completed the repair in November 2025. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v644000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v644000/Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000If you crank the engine over and over, the starter motor can draw too much electricity and get very hot. That heat can set fire to things near it in the engine bay. BMW is replacing the starter motor at no cost. Important: if your vehicle was already fixed under the earlier recall 24V576, it needs the repair again. Owner letters were mailed February 9, 2026, and your VIN has been searchable since November 17, 2025. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v636000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v636000/Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000The relay that switches power to the engine's starter can corrode. A corroded relay can overheat and short out, and that can start a fire. This recall also covers the Toyota Supra, which uses the same part. BMW says park outside and away from buildings until the repair is finished. Dealers replace the engine starter at no cost. Owner letters were mailed February 6, 2026, and these VINs became searchable on the NHTSA site in November 2025. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v616000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v616000/Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000A part inside both front seat belt retractors — the spring-loaded reels that pull the belt snug — may have been damaged when these vehicles were built. The damaged piece is a torsion bar, which helps control how the belt holds you during a crash. The belts on the front seats may look and feel completely normal, but they may not hold a person properly if a crash happens. BMW will replace both front retractors. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v480000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v480000/Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000Some 2025 BMW motorcycles were ordered with an optional emergency call feature. It is supposed to automatically call for help and send your location if you crash. Because of a software mistake at the factory, that feature was switched off on your bike. Everything else about the motorcycle works normally, and the bike itself is not damaged or unsafe. The only problem is that the automatic call for help will not go out. A free software update turns it back on. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v395000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v395000/Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000The software that runs the electric drive motor can shut down the high-voltage system. If that happens, the vehicle loses drive power and will not pull, even though you are still steering and moving. BMW is fixing this with a software update. For many owners it arrives over the air, downloaded by the car itself, and a dealer can also install it. Either way there is no cost. Notification letters went out in August 2025. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v470000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v470000/Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000The big battery that powers these electric cars is built from smaller blocks called modules. Some modules may have been put together wrong at the factory, which puts stress on the module's frame and can make it fail. If one fails, the car's high-voltage system can shut down and you can lose power to the wheels while driving. A failed module can also catch fire. Dealers will replace the affected modules for free. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v247000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v247000/Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000Some 2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive vehicles may have front brake discs that were damaged while being shipped, before they were ever bolted onto the car. Brakes with damage may not work properly, and brakes that do not slow the car as they should make a crash more likely. BMW is replacing both front brake discs and the front brake pads at no charge. Owner letters were expected to go out in early June 2025. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v202000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v202000/Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000The electrical connection between the starter-generator and the battery on these 2025 BMWs can come loose. A loose connection can cause the engine to stall while you are driving, which is dangerous in traffic. The same loose connection can also make the wiring overheat, which can start a fire. BMW mailed a warning letter on May 28, 2025, before the repair was ready, and a second letter goes out once it is. Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as needed. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v194000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v194000/Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000BMW found that some 2024-2025 M 1000 XR and M 1000 R motorcycles may have a loose pin inside the steering damper — the part that helps keep the handlebars steady. If that pin shifts, the steering can suddenly take much more effort to turn than the rider expects. On a motorcycle, an unexpected change like that can mean losing control of the bike. Dealers replace the steering damper at no charge. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v154000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v154000/Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000The hoses that carry brake fluid to the rear brakes on these X3s can leak. If that happens, you lose braking at the rear wheels, and you also lose the anti-lock brakes and the stability control system that helps keep the vehicle from sliding. That means it takes longer to stop and the vehicle is harder to control in an emergency. Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses at no charge. BMW mailed owner letters on May 9, 2025. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v109000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v109000/Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000The connection between the positive battery cable and the starter-generator on certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles may not have been tightened properly at the factory. A loose connection can heat up while you drive. That overheating can make the engine shut off unexpectedly, and it can also start a fire under the hood. A dealer will check the connection and tighten it, or replace the cable and starter-generator if that is needed. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v106000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/25v106000/Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000The locking parts in the two back doors may not work correctly. Federal safety rules require two separate actions to open a door from the inside so it cannot happen by accident. On these vehicles a single motion can unlock and open a rear door instead. That means a back door could come open when nobody meant to open it, and these vehicles do not meet the federal standard for door locks and door retention. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v909000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v909000/Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000On certain 2025 BMW X3 30 vehicles, the swivel bearing at the front left wheel — a part that lets the wheel turn and steer — may crack. If it cracks, you can lose the ability to handle and control the vehicle while driving. This is a problem with the part itself, not something you can prevent by driving carefully. A dealer will replace the front left swivel bearing with a new one at no cost. Only a very small number of vehicles are involved; one owner was contacted on December 12, 2024. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v910000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v910000/Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000Certain 2025 BMW X4 xDrive 30i, X4 M40i and X4 M vehicles may have a crack in the metal roof frame on the inner left side, right where the head airbag is tucked in. The head airbag is the one that drops down along the side windows to protect your head in a crash. If the frame is cracked, it can tear or damage the airbag as it inflates, so the airbag may not protect you the way it should. A dealer will inspect the roof frame and repair it if needed. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v856000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v856000/Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000Certain 2025 BMW X3 30 xDrive vehicles may have a right-side head curtain airbag — the airbag that drops down along the side windows to protect your head in a crash — that was put together incorrectly. The part that inflates it may not work as designed, so the airbag could go off late or not open properly in a crash. The dealer will inspect the airbag and replace it if there is a problem. These vehicles had not yet been sold, so no owner letters were mailed. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v829000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v829000/Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000On some 2025 X1 models, the reinforcement plates inside the body posts between the front and rear doors may not be as strong as they should be. Those posts, called B-pillars, are a key part of the structure around the passenger area. If the plates are weak, that part of the body may not hold up in a crash the way it is designed to, leaving people inside less protected. Dealers will check both sides and replace the pillar if needed. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v772000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v772000/Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000The fabric of the front passenger airbag may have been damaged while it was being shipped between suppliers. A damaged airbag may not fill with air properly in a crash, so someone riding in the front passenger seat could be hurt worse than they otherwise would be. None of these 2025 X3 xDrive30i and X3 M50i vehicles had been sold yet, so BMW did not mail owner notification letters. Dealers replace the airbag free of charge. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v764000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v764000/Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000In the back cargo area there is a rail used to tie down or hold items. The bolts that hold that rail to the car may not stand up to a hit from behind. In a rear-end crash the rail can come loose and fly free inside the vehicle, where it could hurt someone. Dealers replace the bolts at no cost. If your car already had this fixed under the earlier recall, it still needs the new repair. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v739000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v739000/Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000On these BMW cars and SUVs, the combined brake unit can act up. When it does, you may lose power brake assist, meaning the brake pedal gets much harder to push and the car takes longer to stop. The same fault can keep the anti-lock brakes and the stability control from working right, so the car may be harder to control. Dealers will replace the brake module. Even vehicles already fixed under earlier recall 24V-104 need this new repair. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v716000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v716000/Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000On certain 2021-2024 BMW R18 motorcycles, the seal on the reverse gear control unit can break down over time. Once the seal fails, moisture gets inside the unit, and that can make it overheat. An overheating unit can catch fire. As a temporary fix, the dealer disconnects the reverse gear control unit from the motorcycle's electrical system, so reverse will not work. The dealer later replaces the unit entirely. Both the interim step and the replacement are free. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v697000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v697000/Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000Welds inside a small motor in the brake control unit can break. If that happens, you lose power brake assist and the rear brakes stop working, so the pedal gets hard and the vehicle needs much more distance to stop. The anti-lock brakes and the stability control may also quit, which makes the vehicle harder to keep under control. Dealers will replace the whole brake unit for free. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v608000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v608000/Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000A wide range of BMW models from 2012 through 2018 are covered. The electrical plug that connects to the water pump, which circulates coolant to keep the engine from overheating, may not be sealed properly. Water can get into that connection and cause an electrical short. An electrical short in that area can start a fire. Dealers will check the pump and its plug, replace them if needed, and add a protective shield, all free. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v576000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v576000/Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000If the starter motor fails, repeatedly trying to start the engine can push too much electricity through it and make it overheat. A starter that gets that hot can set fire to nearby flammable parts in the engine compartment. The risk builds up when you keep cranking a car that will not start. A dealer will update the vehicle's software free of charge so the starter cannot be overloaded this way. BMW mailed owner letters on September 27, 2024. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v557000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v557000/Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000The relay that switches on the starter motor has a housing that may have been made incorrectly. A faulty housing can damage the relay, and a damaged relay can get very hot. An overheating electrical part on the motorcycle creates a fire risk. Dealers will fit a new starter relay and load updated software, both at no cost to you. BMW mailed letters to owners on September 23, 2024. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v534000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v534000/Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000These X3 models have a rail inside the cargo area, used to secure items in the back. The part that holds that rail in place can be damaged if the vehicle is hit from behind, and the rail can come loose. A loose rail flying around inside the vehicle during a rear-end crash could hurt the people inside. The dealer replaces the bolts that hold the rail. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v345000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v345000/Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000The system that senses whether front occupants are buckled up may wrongly think a belt is fastened. Two things can go wrong: the reminder light that warns you about an unbuckled belt may never come on, and the airbags may not go off the way they are supposed to in a crash. Either problem means you could be hurt worse in a collision. These vehicles also do not meet the federal crash protection standard. Dealers will inspect the front lower seat belts and replace them as needed, free. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v327000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v327000/Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000The sticker that lists your tire size and the correct air pressure may show the wrong information. If you or a tire shop go by that sticker, the wrong size tire could be put on the vehicle, or the tires could be filled to the wrong pressure. Because of this, the vehicle does not meet the federal rule on tire and rim selection. A dealer will put on a corrected sticker at no cost. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v165000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v165000/Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000The front suspension strut — the part that absorbs bumps and keeps the front end steady — may have been built with a faulty valve inside. That valve can work its way loose, and the strut can then fail. On a motorcycle, losing the front suspension means losing stability, and the bike can become very hard to control. Dealers will check when your struts were made and replace them at no charge if affected. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v135000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v135000/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000Some 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 cars were built with a large battery pack whose internal parts may not have been welded together well enough. Weak welds can let that section of the battery run too hot, and an overheating battery raises the chance of a fire. The repair is to remove the affected high-voltage battery module and install a new one. Dealers do all of this at no cost to you. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v139000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v139000/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000On certain 2024 BMW XM vehicles, the panel on the tailgate, the rear hatch you lift to reach the cargo area, was not glued on properly during manufacturing. The adhesive may not hold, and the panel can come away from the vehicle. If it drops off while you are driving, it becomes debris in the road that drivers behind you could hit or swerve to avoid. A dealer will inspect the panel and replace it if needed. https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v138000/https://carrecalltracker.com/recall/24v138000/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000The dashboard in your X5 or X7 may not have been built correctly. That matters because the front passenger airbag comes out through the dash. In a crash, the airbag may not inflate the way it is supposed to and may not hold the person in the seat properly. The dashboard itself can also break apart, sending pieces flying at the people inside. Your dealer will replace the entire dashboard at no cost to you.