BMW recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 255 safety recalls for BMW vehicles, launched from 1992 to 2026. A recall usually covers only some cars of a model, so to check one car use GOV.UK's recall check.
BMW recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 255
- Launched from 1992 to 2026
- Models named
- 19
- Latest recall
- 1 July 2026
- R/2026/262
- Most recalls in a year
- 26
- 2021
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
BMW recalls launched each year
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
BMW recalls by model
The number is how many recalls name each model. One recall can cover several models.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Latest BMW recalls
The 20 most recent of 255. Each model page lists every recall for that model.
| Launched | Models | Concern | Recall number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2026 | 2 Series | Reworking the PVC Seam in the Rear Light Housing | R/2026/262 |
| 4 June 2026 | iX3 | Check the Head Airbag Threaded Connection; Rework if Necessary | R/2026/224 |
| 3 June 2026 | iX3 | Replacing the Convenience Charging Electronics | R/2026/215 |
| 17 March 2026 | 5 Series, 7 Series | Checking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness | R/2026/092 |
| 2 March 2026 | 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series and 6 more | Replace the Engine Starter Motor | R/2026/054 |
| 12 January 2026 | 1 Series, 3 Series, X1 and 1 more | Replace the Driver’s Airbag – Takata PSDI-5 | R/2025/327 |
| 18 December 2025 | 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series and 10 more | Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs) | R/2025/349 |
| 9 December 2025 | X3 | Programming Control Units (Steering Gear) | R/2025/535 |
| 28 November 2025 | 5 Series | Program control units (CoC documents) | R/2026/075 |
| 27 October 2025 | 1 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series and 6 more | Replace the Engine Starter Motor | R/2025/405 |
| 23 October 2025 | 1 Series, 2 Series, X1 | Seat Belt Rear Outer Seats | R/2025/443 |
| 7 October 2025 | X5 | Replace the Engine Starter Motor | R/2025/406 |
| 6 October 2025 | 4 Series | Screw Connection of the Power Supply | R/2025/407 |
| 6 October 2025 | 3 Series | Replace the Front Passenger Airbag Takata PSPI | R/2025/323 |
| 23 September 2025 | 2 Series, X1, X2 | Front Seat Belt Retractor | R/2025/398 |
| 4 September 2025 | X3 | Replacing the Head Rest (2nd seat row) | R/2025/279 |
| 3 September 2025 | X5 | Check Windscreen Bonding reworking if necessary | R/2025/360 |
| 23 July 2025 | i4, iX | Replacing the Cell Module of the High-Voltage Battery | R/2025/274 |
| 18 July 2025 | 1 Series, 2 Series | Checking the Threaded Connection of Grounding Cable PCU48 | R/2025/267 |
| 1 June 2025 | X3 | Rework/Replace the Starter Generator (SGR) | R/2025/186 |
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Other makes
See recalls for every make, with the number of recalls launched each year.