BMW vehicles: safety, fuel economy, and recalls

Safety ratings by model

Best NHTSA five-star overall rating across indexed trims. Models without NCAP data are omitted.

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Recent BMW recalls

Latest 10 NHTSA campaigns. Severity is inferred from campaign text.

• 26V214000 - 2026-04-02safety
  POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2025 K 1600 GT, GTL, B and 2018-2025 Grand America vehicles. The seal for the reverse gear control unit may deteriorate and allow moisture inside the control unit, which can result in the unit overheating.

• 26V115000 - 2026-02-26safety
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2026 S 1000 RR motorcycle. The turn signal reset button can be unintentionally activated at the same time as the turn signal, resulting in an inoperative turn signal. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

• 26V096000 - 2026-02-19safety
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 M5 Sportswagon, 2025-2026 M5, 2024-2025 750e xDrive, 2025-2026 550e xDrive, 2023-2025 I7, 2023-2025 7 Series, 2024-2026 i5, and 5 Series vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.

• 25V871000 - 2025-12-17safety
  AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.

• 25V857000 - 2025-12-11safety
  STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE

  BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X3 vehicles. While the vehicle is stationary, unexpected steering wheel movement (rotation) may occur.

• 25V837000 - 2025-12-04safety
  AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly.

• 25V717000 - 2025-10-21safety
  SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

  BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

• 25V700000 - 2025-10-15safety
  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 328D SportsWagon, 328D xDrive SportsWagon, 328D xDrive, and 328D diesel vehicles equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.

• 25V672000 - 2025-10-08safety
  POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 R 1300 RT motorcycles. The cardan shaft may not have been sufficiently hardened, causing the universal joint to slip within the shaft and result in a loss of drive power.

• 25V671000 - 2025-10-08safety
  VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X4 and X6 vehicles. The windshield may not be sealed properly, allowing water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.

Source: NHTSA Recalls API. Verify recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.

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