BMW of North America, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2019
Updated on March 31, 2026.
There were 42 safety recalls made by BMW of North America, LLC in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 20, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Rear Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Lock
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles. The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash.
NHTSA ID: 19V912000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 135
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt pretensioners fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat belts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
December 11, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Transmission Wiring Harness Can Short Circuit
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 M5 and 2020 M8 Gran Coupe, M8 Coupe, and M8 Convertible vehicles. The transmission wiring harness can become damaged, resulting in an electrical short circuit.
NHTSA ID: 19V883000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 3,012
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace any damaged transmission harnesses. All harnesses will be rerouted and secured. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 3, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.41
November 27, 2019
(Campaign #: Toyota - 19TA20)
Loss of Headlight Function
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 Z4 M40i, Z4 sDrive30i, 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles as well as 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlight control units may fail causing a loss of one or both of the headlights.
NHTSA ID: 19V850000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 245
Consequence Summary:
Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.48
November 26, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
NHTSA ID: 19V853000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 74,185
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
BMW notified owners, and Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 12.09
November 26, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999 323i and 328i vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata at one specific inflator production facility. These inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
NHTSA ID: 19V851000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 7,910
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: BMW recommends that owners do not continue to drive their vehicles.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 9.52
November 26, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2000 323i and 328i and 2000 323Ci and 328Ci vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
NHTSA ID: 19V852000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 34,396
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
BMW will mail interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. BMW mailed interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. The recall began July 27, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 8.01
November 18, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Lower Child Seat Anchor Bars May become Damaged
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
NHTSA ID: 19V823000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 32,760
Consequence Summary:
Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 78.97
October 23, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Improperly Installed Interior Trunk Release Cable
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 330i, 330i xDrive and M340i vehicles. The interior trunk release cable may have been improperly installed, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
NHTSA ID: 19V755000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 325
Consequence Summary:
If a person were inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the interior trunk release cable and properly install the cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.38
October 16, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Steering Rack May Fail
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.
NHTSA ID: 19V738000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 20
Consequence Summary:
A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 15, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Counterbalance Shaft May Loosen
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and 2019 Z4 vehicles. The needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the counterbalance shaft to loosen.
NHTSA ID: 19V732000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 217
Consequence Summary:
If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.08
October 2, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Oil Cooler Hoses May Leak
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 S 1000 RR motorcycles. The oil cooler hoses may not be attached properly to the oil pipes, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
NHTSA ID: 19V697000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 416
Consequence Summary:
Leaking oil may drip in the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler assembly, including the hoses, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.57
October 2, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Driver Frontal Air bag Inflator May Explode
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles that may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. The frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 19V698000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 3,924
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of previous recalls, numbers 17V-047 and 19V-015.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 37.83
October 1, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Transmission may Cause Rear Wheel to Lock up
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2020 K 1600 GT and 2018-2020 K 1600 GTL and K 1600 B motorcycles. Certain transmission parts may not have been produced to the appropriate hardness level. This could affect the function of the transmission, possibly causing double engagement of two gears and/or the damage of transmission parts.
NHTSA ID: 19V692000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 4,672
Consequence Summary:
Double gear engagement or transmission damage can cause the rear wheel to lock up, affecting the vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift forks, the selector sleeve of 5th/6th gear and the gear wheel of 6th gear, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed November 1, 2019. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.08
September 27, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
NHTSA ID: 19V684000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 257,473
Consequence Summary:
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.64
September 25, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Front Axle Swivel Bearings May Break
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles, X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing them to break.
NHTSA ID: 19V678000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 368
Consequence Summary:
Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW has notified owners and instructed them to not drive their vehicles. Dealers will replace the front axle swivel bearings, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 99.73
September 12, 2019
(Campaign #: K0R)
Improperly Welded Seat Belt Guide Loop Mount
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The driver's seat belt guide loop mount may have been improperly welded.
NHTSA ID: 19V653000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 7
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, the mount could become damaged and the seat belt may not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Owners have been notified, and Toyota dealers will inspect the seat belt guide loop mount. If the mount is defective, the vehicle will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2019. Owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0R.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 28, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Steering Rack May Fail
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i and X7 M50i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.
NHTSA ID: 19V631000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 12
Consequence Summary:
A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 28, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Crash Pads Missing from Rear Side Trim Panels
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
NHTSA ID: 19V634000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 683
Consequence Summary:
Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash.
Corrective Action:
MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.71
August 21, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Brake Lights may be Dim/FMVSS 108
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan vehicles. The brake lights may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 19V612000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 403
Consequence Summary:
Without a sufficient level of brightness from the brake lights, the vehicle may have reduced visibility to other drivers when braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will notify owners, and Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers will update the brake light software, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2019. Owners may contact Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Customer Relations and Services at 1-866-230-4956 or at customer.relations@rolls-roycemotorcarsna.com.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.07
August 14, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Steering Gear Tie Rod may Break
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.
NHTSA ID: 19V601000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 32
Consequence Summary:
A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 14, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Brake Calipers May Corrode
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 C 400 X, 2018-2020 G 310 GS, and 2017-2020 G 310 R scooters and motorcycles. The front and rear brake caliper pistons may corrode, possibly causing the piston to stick or drag in the caliper bore.
NHTSA ID: 19V593000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 5,938
Consequence Summary:
A sticking or dragging brake could affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.35
August 14, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
High-Voltage Electrical Power May Shut Down
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.
NHTSA ID: 19V599000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 139
Consequence Summary:
A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.12
August 14, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Rear Center Headrest may Fold in a Crash
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2020 M340i and one M340i xDrive vehicle. Due to improper welding, the rear center headrest may fold in the event of a rear impact crash.
NHTSA ID: 19V600000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
If the headrest folds down in a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear center headrest, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 12, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ECU May Disable Audible Warning Signal/FMVSS 208
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW 745e xDrive vehicles. A software error in the electronic control unit (ECU) may disable the audible warning signal for an unbelted driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 19V589000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 173
Consequence Summary:
Without an audible warning, the driver may forget to buckle the seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.53
August 6, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Blower Regulator Wiring May Overheat
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2012 BMW 128i, 135i, 135is Coupes and 128i, 135i Convertible vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors in the blower-regulator wiring harness may overheat.
NHTSA ID: 19V579000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 41,981
Consequence Summary:
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower-regulator wiring harness, and replace it with a new part, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of an earlier recall number 17V-676.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.93
July 31, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Front Seatbacks May Fold Unexpectedly
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, xDrive30i and M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles. The front seatback frames may have been improperly welded, allowing the seatback to unexpectedly fold forward or rearward.
NHTSA ID: 19V563000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 20
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the seatback folds forward or rearward.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seats, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 23, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loose Wheel Bolts May Cause Wheel to Detach
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive50i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The left side wheel bolts may have been insufficiently tightened and may loosen over time.
NHTSA ID: 19V541000
Component: WHEELS
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
Loose bolts may allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the left side wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 3, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
High Pressure Fuel Pump May Crack and Leak
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 19V513000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 115
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.26
June 19, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loss of Electrical Power/Stalling
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
NHTSA ID: 19V472000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 16,641
Consequence Summary:
A loss of electrical power can cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, number 18V-314.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 56.28
May 23, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Improperly Installed Head Air Bags
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles. The driver and passenger head air bags may not have been properly aligned with the trim during installation.
NHTSA ID: 19V386000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,822
Consequence Summary:
The head air bags may be impaired during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinstall the head air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.8
May 9, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Occupant Injury in the Event of a Crash/FMVSS 201
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
NHTSA ID: 19V349000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 106,182
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vertical trim pieces on the upper portion of the interior B-Pillars, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 1, 2019. Second notices will be sent as parts become available, starting on September 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.87
May 9, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Knee Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
NHTSA ID: 19V352000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 5,079
Consequence Summary:
An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.31
April 17, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Electrical Power May Shutdown
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 i3 BEV and i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high voltage electrical power.
NHTSA ID: 19V310000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 159
Consequence Summary:
A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.41
April 10, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Instrument Panel may Affect Air Bag Deployment
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The instrument panel assembly may have been improperly manufactured, possibly affecting the deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag.
NHTSA ID: 19V291000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 50
Consequence Summary:
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82
April 4, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
PCV Heater may Short Circuit
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
NHTSA ID: 19V273000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 184,505
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion to recall 17V-683.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 31.39
March 1, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Front Brake Hose may Crack and Leak
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW C600 Sport and C650 Sport and 2013-2019 C650 GT scooters. Repeated turning of the handlebars to the left most position may cause the front brake hose to crack and leak over time.
NHTSA ID: 19V157000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 2,707
Consequence Summary:
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose, adding an additional protective sleeve that will cover the hose connection fitting, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall includes scooters previously recalled under 15V-738.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 45.59
February 27, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Seat Bolts may be Loose
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019 BMW X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles equipped with the "business lounge seat" option. The attachment bolts between the seat adapter and the vehicle may not have been properly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 19V135000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 31
Consequence Summary:
If the bolts were not properly tightened, in the event of a crash, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
None of the affected vehicles have been sold and are quarantined on dealer lots. BMW dealers will replace the attachment bolts for the seat adapter, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.97
February 13, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Driver's Seat and Seat Belt Bolts may be Loose
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive40i and xDrive50i vehicles. The attachment bolts for the driver's seat and/or seat belt may not have been properly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 19V096000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 68
Consequence Summary:
The improperly tightened bolts can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the attachment bolts for the driver's seat and seat belt, and torque them to the correct specifications, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.59
January 30, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Taillights May Loosen and Detach
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 19V074000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 5,920
Consequence Summary:
If a taillight detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.67
January 14, 2019
(Campaign #: )
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 19V017000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 83,016
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 77.93
January 14, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Inflators In Sports Steering Wheels May Explode
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV 4.6is vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced with the optional sports steering wheel. The sports steering wheel has a frontal air bag inflator that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 19V015000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 157,549
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for an optional sports steering wheel with an affected inflator. Dealers will replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 23.18
January 14, 2019
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, and X1 xDrive35i vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 19V016000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 12,880
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.75
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