9 recalls covering model years 2023, 2024. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
The integrated brake system in these vehicles may malfunction. This can cause a loss of power brake assist, which affects how the brakes work. It can also cause the Antilock Brake System and the Dynamic Stability Control system to stop functioning properly. To fix this, the integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge for owners.
Certain BMW models with an integrated brake system may have the system malfunction. This can cause a loss of power assist for the brakes, meaning it takes more pedal effort and distance to stop the vehicle. The malfunction can also stop the Antilock Brake System and Dynamic Stability Control from working properly, which can affect the driver's ability to keep control of the vehicle.
The welds inside the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break. If this happens, the vehicle can lose power assist for the brakes and lose function in the rear brakes. The antilock brake system and the dynamic stability control system may also stop working properly. To fix the problem, BMW dealers will replace the entire integrated brake system with a new one.
Certain BMW X5, X6, X7, XM, and Alpina XB7 vehicles have a seat belt system that may wrongly detect a passenger as buckled in when they are not. This can keep the seat belt warning light from turning on, and it may also keep the airbag system from deploying the way it is supposed to in a crash. Dealers will inspect the front seat lower seat belts and replace them if necessary.
Some 2024 BMW XM vehicles have a tailgate panel that may detach from the mounting structure. This can happen because of improper adhesive bonding that occurred during manufacturing. A panel that detaches from the vehicle can fall onto the road and become a hazard for other drivers. This is a road hazard that increases the chance of a crash for the vehicle or others nearby.
The integrated brake system in these vehicles may malfunction. This can cause a loss of power brake assist, which affects how the brakes work. It can also cause the Antilock Brake System and the Dynamic Stability Control system to stop functioning properly. To fix this, dealers will replace the integrated brake system, and this repair is free of charge for owners.
BMW is recalling certain BMW X5, X6, X7 and XM models, along with the Alpina XB7. On these vehicles, the knee airbag for the front passenger may not deploy the way it is meant to. This airbag is one of the airbags meant to protect the person sitting in the front passenger seat. Dealers will replace the front passenger knee airbag free of charge, and owner letters have already been mailed.
BMW is recalling certain X5, X6, X7, Alpina XB7, and XM vehicles. The knee airbag on the driver's side, the passenger's side, or both may not have been built correctly. Because of that, the knee airbag may not open the way it is supposed to. Dealers will replace the affected knee airbag or airbags with new ones, at no cost to the owner. BMW has mailed notification letters to owners about this recall.
BMW is recalling certain 2023 X7 M60i and XM vehicles. The fasteners that connect the exhaust system to the catalytic converter may not have been tightened correctly. This can leave a loose connection between the exhaust system and the catalytic converter. A loose connection in this area increases the chance that a fire could start near the exhaust system and catalytic converter of the vehicle itself.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering the 2023–2024 BMW XM. 7 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "BMW, Mini Integrated Brake System May Malfunction" (NHTSA campaign 26V422000), reported Jul 1, 2026.
The 2023 BMW XM has the most, with 6 recalls. The 2023 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 6. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 9 BMW XM recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised BMW dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: