Manufacturer safety record
NHTSA holds 19,108 owner complaints and 460 recalls for BMW vehicles from 1972 to 2027. The most complained-about model is the 3 Series (5,853 complaints). 40 new complaints were filed in the last 30 days.
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Series | 1986-2023 | 5,853 | 12 |
| 5 Series | 1989-2023 | 2,182 | 18 |
| 328I | 1996-2016 | 1,706 | 28 |
| X5 | 1999-2025 | 0 | 103 |
| 328I Xdrive | 2011-2015 | 1,427 | 0 |
| X3 | 2004-2026 | 0 | 62 |
| 7 Series | 2002-2010 | 949 | 6 |
| 325I | 1987-2012 | 399 | 23 |
| X6 | 2008-2025 | 0 | 42 |
| 323I | 1985-2011 | 558 | 12 |
| 330I | 1999-2025 | 0 | 39 |
| 530I | 1978-2025 | 36 | 33 |
| X7 | 2019-2025 | 0 | 31 |
| Z4 | 2003-2023 | 0 | 29 |
| X4 | 2014-2024 | 0 | 28 |
| 540I | 1989-2024 | 80 | 23 |
| M3 | 1988-2023 | 0 | 26 |
| M5 | 1989-2026 | 37 | 23 |
| 740I | 1993-2025 | 0 | 23 |
| 528I | 1979-2016 | 123 | 15 |
| X1 | 2012-2026 | 0 | 21 |
| Alpina Roadster | 2003 | 414 | 0 |
| 525I | 1989-2011 | 85 | 16 |
| 335I | 2006-2015 | 129 | 13 |
| R1200 GS | 2004-2018 | 0 | 19 |
| 320I | 1977-2015 | 106 | 13 |
| M3 Convertible | 2002-2004 | 343 | 0 |
| 328D | 2013-2018 | 180 | 8 |
| 325 | 1984-2012 | 115 | 11 |
| 430I | 2017-2025 | 6 | 15 |
| 6 Series | 2004-2012 | 125 | 9 |
| 128I | 2007-2013 | 163 | 7 |
| 328I Xdrive GT | 2014-2015 | 280 | 0 |
| 330XI | 1999-2011 | 0 | 14 |
| M340I | 2019-2023 | 0 | 14 |
| 3 Series Wagon | 2010 | 274 | 0 |
| 3 Series GT | 2016-2019 | 270 | 0 |
| 318 | 1984-2001 | 121 | 7 |
| 325CI | 2000-2006 | 55 | 10 |
| 535I | 1986-2017 | 15 | 12 |
| 325XI | 2000-2012 | 14 | 12 |
| 760I | 2005-2025 | 0 | 12 |
| I7 | 2023-2025 | 0 | 12 |
| IX | 2022-2025 | 0 | 12 |
| 428I | 2014-2016 | 78 | 8 |
| 3 Series Phev | 2016-2018 | 229 | 0 |
| M3 Coupe | 2002-2003 | 225 | 0 |
| 135I | 2007-2013 | 101 | 6 |
| 550I | 2006-2016 | 0 | 11 |
| I4 | 2022-2024 | 0 | 11 |
| M4 | 2014-2021 | 0 | 11 |
| 5 Series Sport Wagon | 2002-2003 | 217 | 0 |
| 128I/135I | 2008-2010 | 211 | 0 |
| 328XI | 2006-2016 | 31 | 9 |
| K1200 S | 2003-2008 | 30 | 9 |
| 228I | 2014-2024 | 7 | 10 |
| 230I | 2018-2024 | 0 | 10 |
| 750IL | 1991-2001 | 0 | 10 |
| R 1200 GS Adventure | 2005-2014 | 0 | 10 |
| 330E | 2018-2023 | 6 | 9 |
| 840I | 2019-2026 | 1 | 9 |
| 328D Xdrive | 2014-2015 | 180 | 0 |
| 750LI | 2005-2021 | 0 | 9 |
| R1200 GS Adventure | 2006-2017 | 0 | 9 |
| X2 | 2018-2026 | 0 | 9 |
| X5 Sav | 2000-2013 | 0 | 9 |
| XM | 2023-2024 | 0 | 9 |
| 540IA | 1989-2002 | 13 | 8 |
| 525 | 1985-2002 | 71 | 5 |
| 4 Series | 2016-2023 | 149 | 1 |
| 318I | 1984-2001 | 87 | 4 |
| 330CI | 2000-2006 | 1 | 8 |
| I3 | 2014-2019 | 0 | 8 |
| X6 Activehybrid Sac | 2010-2011 | 0 | 8 |
| X6 M | 2008-2020 | 0 | 8 |
| 740IL | 1993-2001 | 0 | 7 |
| 740LI | 2012-2022 | 0 | 7 |
| 750I | 1990-2020 | 0 | 7 |
| I5 | 2024-2025 | 0 | 7 |
| M240I | 2018-2023 | 0 | 7 |
| M440I | 2021-2023 | 0 | 7 |
| R 1200 GS | 2004-2014 | 0 | 7 |
| R1200 R | 2006-2018 | 0 | 7 |
| X1 Sav | 2013-2017 | 0 | 7 |
| K1200 GT | 2003-2008 | 19 | 6 |
| 530E | 2017-2021 | 17 | 6 |
| K1200 R | 2003-2008 | 17 | 6 |
| 335I Xdrive | 2012-2015 | 131 | 0 |
| 525IA | 1989-2002 | 10 | 6 |
| 335XI | 2006-2015 | 9 | 6 |
| 735 | 1985-1993 | 9 | 6 |
| 525IT | 1992-2001 | 1 | 6 |
| 740ILA | 1988-2001 | 1 | 6 |
| 335D | 2009-2011 | 0 | 6 |
| 535D | 2014-2016 | 0 | 6 |
| 640I | 2012-2019 | 0 | 6 |
| M2 | 2016-2023 | 0 | 6 |
| M6 | 2007-2019 | 0 | 6 |
| M850I | 2019-2023 | 0 | 6 |
| R 1200 R | 2007-2014 | 0 | 6 |
| R 1200 ST | 2005-2007 | 0 | 6 |
| R1200 RT | 2005-2011 | 0 | 6 |
| F650 GS | 2003-2012 | 13 | 5 |
| 318IS | 1991-1997 | 32 | 4 |
| 323CI | 2000-2006 | 31 | 4 |
| F 650 GS | 2008-2009 | 9 | 5 |
| 320 | 1977-2002 | 27 | 4 |
| 528 | 1982-1999 | 26 | 4 |
| 325IT | 2000-2005 | 4 | 5 |
| 5 Series GT | 2010-2016 | 104 | 0 |
| K1200 R Sport | 2004-2008 | 2 | 5 |
| 1 Series | 2000-2012 | 21 | 4 |
| F800 GS | 2008-2018 | 1 | 5 |
| 435I | 2014-2015 | 0 | 5 |
| 440I | 2017-2020 | 0 | 5 |
| 525ITA | 1989-2001 | 0 | 5 |
| 530IA | 1989-2002 | 0 | 5 |
| 5-Series | 2010-2011 | 0 | 5 |
| 650I | 2006-2017 | 0 | 5 |
| 745LE | 2019-2021 | 0 | 5 |
| 750E Xdrive | 2024-2026 | 0 | 5 |
| 760LI | 2005-2012 | 0 | 5 |
| K 1300 S | 2009-2014 | 0 | 5 |
| K1300 S | 2009-2013 | 0 | 5 |
| M235I | 2014-2021 | 0 | 5 |
| R 1200 RT | 2005-2014 | 0 | 5 |
| 535 | 1985-1996 | 17 | 4 |
| 328CI | 2000-2006 | 15 | 4 |
| F 800 GS | 2008-2010 | 14 | 4 |
| 325IS | 1992-1995 | 10 | 4 |
| F650 CS | 2003-2005 | 9 | 4 |
| 320I Xdrive | 2014-2015 | 87 | 0 |
| 5 Series Phev | 2018 | 81 | 0 |
| 530I Xdrive | 2024-2025 | 0 | 4 |
| 540D | 2018 | 0 | 4 |
| 540I Xdrive | 2021-2025 | 0 | 4 |
| 5-Series Gran Turismo | 2010-2011 | 0 | 4 |
| 740IA | 1989-1999 | 0 | 4 |
| C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter | 2012-2018 | 0 | 4 |
| C650 GT Maxi-Scooter | 2012-2019 | 0 | 4 |
| E36 | 1991-2003 | 0 | 4 |
| E46 | 1990-2005 | 0 | 4 |
| F700 GS | 2012-2018 | 0 | 4 |
| F800 GT | 2013-2017 | 0 | 4 |
| HP2 Enduro | 2005-2006 | 0 | 4 |
| I5 EDRIVE40 | 2024-2027 | 0 | 4 |
| I5 M60 Xdrive | 2024-2027 | 0 | 4 |
| I7 M70 Xdrive | 2023-2024 | 0 | 4 |
| I7 XDRIVE60 | 2023-2027 | 0 | 4 |
| I8 | 2017-2020 | 0 | 4 |
| K 1600 GT | 2011-2014 | 0 | 4 |
| K 1600 GTL | 2011-2014 | 0 | 4 |
| K1300 GT | 2009-2011 | 0 | 4 |
| M550I | 2018-2023 | 0 | 4 |
| M8 | 2019-2023 | 0 | 4 |
| Z3 | 1996-2004 | 0 | 4 |
| 318IC | 1992-2001 | 12 | 3 |
| 735I | 1988-1995 | 11 | 3 |
| 325IC | 1992-1995 | 5 | 3 |
| 335IS | 2007-2013 | 25 | 2 |
| 750 | 1988-1990 | 4 | 3 |
| 540IAT | 1999-2001 | 3 | 3 |
| K 1300 GT | 2009-2011 | 3 | 3 |
| K1200LT | 2002-2006 | 63 | 0 |
| 635 | 1985-1988 | 2 | 3 |
| K 1200 GT | 2003-2008 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 Series M | 2008-2013 | 0 | 3 |
| 330 | 2000-2011 | 0 | 3 |
| 428XI | 2014-2016 | 0 | 3 |
| 525XI | 2006-2007 | 0 | 3 |
| 530XI | 2006-2007 | 0 | 3 |
| 550I Gran Turismo | 2010-2012 | 0 | 3 |
| 740LD | 2015 | 0 | 3 |
| 745I | 2005-2008 | 0 | 3 |
| 745LI | 2005-2008 | 0 | 3 |
| 750E | 2023-2025 | 0 | 3 |
| 760I Xdrive | 2023-2025 | 0 | 3 |
| 7-Series | 2009-2012 | 0 | 3 |
| F800 GS Adventure | 2013-2017 | 0 | 3 |
| F800 R | 2013-2017 | 0 | 3 |
| HP2 Megamoto | 2007-2009 | 0 | 3 |
| HP2 Sport | 2007-2010 | 0 | 3 |
| I5 XDRIVE40 | 2025-2027 | 0 | 3 |
| I7 EDRIVE50 | 2024-2025 | 0 | 3 |
| I7 M70 | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| R Nine T | 2014-2017 | 0 | 3 |
| R1200 HP2 | 2006-2008 | 0 | 3 |
| R1200 RS | 2015-2018 | 0 | 3 |
| R1200 ST | 2005-2008 | 0 | 3 |
| S 1000 RR | 2010-2014 | 0 | 3 |
| S1000 RR | 2010-2017 | 0 | 3 |
| X3 Sav | 2007-2011 | 0 | 3 |
| K1200 LT | 2005 | 19 | 2 |
| F 800 ST | 2007-2009 | 17 | 2 |
| 320XI | 2012-2015 | 8 | 2 |
| 530 | 1978-2002 | 5 | 2 |
| K 1200 S | 2004-2008 | 5 | 2 |
| 318TI | 1995-1999 | 24 | 1 |
| 323 | 2000-2002 | 2 | 2 |
| 633 | 1983-1984 | 2 | 2 |
| K 1200 R | 2006-2008 | 2 | 2 |
| 2 Series | 2016-2021 | 41 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1972-1974 | 1 | 2 |
| F800 ST | 2007-2010 | 1 | 2 |
| R100 | 1977-1982 | 1 | 2 |
| R1150GS | 2000-2002 | 21 | 1 |
| 2002A | 1972-1974 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002TII | 1972-1974 | 0 | 2 |
| 228I Gran Coupe | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| 228XI | 2014-2016 | 0 | 2 |
| 318ICA | 1992-1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 323IT | 2000-2005 | 0 | 2 |
| 325XIT | 2000-2005 | 0 | 2 |
| 340I | 2018-2020 | 0 | 2 |
| 528XI | 2012-2016 | 0 | 2 |
| 530IT | 1994-1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 533 | 1983-1984 | 0 | 2 |
| 535I Gran Turismo | 2010-2012 | 0 | 2 |
| 540ITA | 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 550E | 2020-2025 | 0 | 2 |
| 735IL | 1990-1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 740I Xdrive | 2023-2025 | 0 | 2 |
| 740ILP | 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 740LE | 2018-2020 | 0 | 2 |
| 750ILA | 1988-1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 750ILP | 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 840CI | 1994-1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 840XI | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| 850CI | 1991-1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 850CSI | 1991-1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 850I | 1991-1995 | 0 | 2 |
| Activee | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Activehybrid 3 | 2012-2015 | 0 | 2 |
| Activehybrid 5 | 2013-2014 | 0 | 2 |
| B7 Alpina | 2005-2021 | 0 | 2 |
| C Evolution | 2017-2018 | 0 | 2 |
| E39 | 1995-2001 | 0 | 2 |
| F800 S | 2007-2008 | 0 | 2 |
| I4 EDRIVE40 | 2025 | 0 | 2 |
| I4 M50 | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| I5 M60 | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| K 1200 R Sport | 2007 | 0 | 2 |
| M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| M760I | 2020-2021 | 0 | 2 |
| M8 Gran Coupe | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| R 1200 S | 2007 | 0 | 2 |
| R1007 | 1977 | 0 | 2 |
| R1200 S | 2006-2008 | 0 | 2 |
| S1000 R | 2014-2018 | 0 | 2 |
| S1000 XR | 2015-2018 | 0 | 2 |
| X5 Diesel Sav | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| X5 M | 2010-2018 | 0 | 2 |
| X6 Sav | 2011-2012 | 0 | 2 |
| Z8 | 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 228I Xdrive | 2015-2024 | 17 | 1 |
| 328IC | 1999-2000 | 36 | 0 |
| 135IS | 2008-2013 | 15 | 1 |
| 3 Series Sedan | 2023-2026 | 33 | 0 |
| K Series | 2001-2004 | 13 | 1 |
| 335I Xdrive GT | 2014-2015 | 30 | 0 |
| 540 | 1997-2002 | 10 | 1 |
| R Series | 2000-2004 | 8 | 1 |
| 3 Series Hybrid Sedan | 2023-2024 | 26 | 0 |
| 528IA | 1997-1998 | 5 | 1 |
| 328XD | 2014-2015 | 4 | 1 |
| 318IA | 1992-1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 325IA | 1989-1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 325ISA | 1987-1995 | 2 | 1 |
| F 800 S | 2007-2009 | 2 | 1 |
| 2 Series Gran Coupe | 2022-2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 430I Xdrive | 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| F650 GS Dakar | 2006-2007 | 1 | 1 |
| R100RS | 1977-1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 318ISA | 1992-1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 320IA | 1977-1978 | 0 | 1 |
| 325ICA | 1992-1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 328 | 2006-2013 | 0 | 1 |
| 330I Xdrive | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| 335 | 2006-2013 | 0 | 1 |
| 340XI | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| 430I Convertible | 2021-2022 | 0 | 1 |
| 435XI | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| 524 | 1986-1987 | 0 | 1 |
| 525D Xdrive | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| 525IA Sport Wagon | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 528IT | 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 530ITA | 1989-1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 535I Activehybrid | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| 535IA | 1989-1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 535XI | 2013-2014 | 0 | 1 |
| 540IA Sport Wagon | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 540IT | 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 550E Xdrive | 2025-2026 | 0 | 1 |
| 550XI | 2013-2014 | 0 | 1 |
| 733 | 1984 | 0 | 1 |
| 735IA | 1988-1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 735ILA | 1988-1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 740XI | 2020-2021 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 Series | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| 840CIA | 1991-1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 840I Xdrive | 2020-2026 | 0 | 1 |
| 850CIA | 1991-1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 850IA | 1991-1995 | 0 | 1 |
| Activehybrid 7 | 2011-2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Alpina B8 | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Alpina XB7 | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| C650 Sport Maxi-Scooter | 2013-2018 | 0 | 1 |
| E38 | 1995-1998 | 0 | 1 |
| HP2 Mega Moto US | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| HP4 | 2013-2014 | 0 | 1 |
| I4 EDRIVE35 | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| I7 XDRIVE50 | 2027 | 0 | 1 |
| K 1300 R | 2010-2011 | 0 | 1 |
| K1300 R | 2009-2011 | 0 | 1 |
| L7 | 1986-1987 | 0 | 1 |
| M340XI | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| M5 Sportswagon | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| M760LI | 2020-2021 | 0 | 1 |
| R1005 | 1977 | 0 | 1 |
| R100R5 | 1977 | 0 | 1 |
| R100S | 1977 | 0 | 1 |
| R1150 RT | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| R60 | 1977 | 0 | 1 |
| R60/7 | 1977 | 0 | 1 |
| R607 | 1977 | 0 | 1 |
| R75 | 1977 | 0 | 1 |
| R75/7 | 1977 | 0 | 1 |
| R757 | 1977 | 0 | 1 |
| R80 | 1978-1980 | 0 | 1 |
| S 1000 R | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| X5 Hybrid | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| X6 Sac | 2008-2014 | 0 | 1 |
| XB7 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 Series Coupe | 2022-2026 | 19 | 0 |
| K1200RS | 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 4 Series Gran Coupe | 2022-2024 | 17 | 0 |
| F 650 GS US | 2009 | 15 | 0 |
| 2 Series Gran | 2020-2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 5 Series Hybrid Sedan | 2023-2026 | 13 | 0 |
| F 800 GS US | 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 4 Series Coupe | 2023-2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 5 Series Sedan | 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 7 Series Sedan | 2024-2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 4 Series Convertible | 2023-2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 325IX | 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 5 Series Wagon | 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 325E | 1985-1986 | 5 | 0 |
| K 1200 RS | 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 528E | 1983-1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 7 Series Hybrid Sedan | 2025-2026 | 4 | 0 |
| F650GS | 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| R1150RA | 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 4 Series Gran | 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| F 800 ST US | 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| F650GS Dakar | 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| R 1150 RT | 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 220I | 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 520IA | 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 633CSI | 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 733I | 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| BMW | 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| R 1150 GS Adventure | 2002 | 1 | 0 |
Last 30 days
All time
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2006 BMW 3 Series | 1,243 | 4 | F |
| 2 | 2007 BMW 3 Series | 1,042 | 2 | F |
| 3 | 2008 BMW 3 Series | 691 | 3 | F |
| 4 | 2011 BMW 328I | 686 | 7 | F |
| 5 | 2011 BMW 328I Xdrive | 686 | 0 | F |
| 6 | 2004 BMW 3 Series | 558 | 0 | F |
| 7 | 2003 BMW 3 Series | 489 | 0 | F |
| 8 | 2002 BMW 3 Series | 442 | 0 | F |
| 9 | 2008 BMW 5 Series | 432 | 4 | F |
| 10 | 2003 BMW Alpina Roadster | 414 | 0 | - |
| 11 | 2000 BMW 323I | 401 | 7 | F |
| 12 | 2009 BMW 3 Series | 388 | 2 | F |
| 13 | 2006 BMW 5 Series | 388 | 8 | F |
| 14 | 2004 BMW 5 Series | 320 | 8 | F |
| 15 | 2006 BMW 7 Series | 317 | 3 | F |
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