How do I know if my Bmw has a recall?

To know if your Bmw has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Bmw VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Bmw has an open recall?

If your Bmw is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Bmw does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Bmw are taken care of by Bmw at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Bmw

343 Recalls

NHTSA 26V-056

Starter Motor Overheats Leading To Fire Hazard

87,394 Potential Units Affected

Fire increases the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2021 BMW Z4, 2021 BMW 330i and 40 others

NHTSA 25V-871

Head Air Bag Inflators Explode Spreading Metal Debris Causing Injury

851 Potential Units Affected

An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2014 BMW 428i, 2014 BMW 320i and 14 others

NHTSA 25V-857

Steering Wheel Rotates Unexpectedly Leading To An Accident And Injury

36,922 Potential Units Affected

Unintended steering wheel movement while the vehicle is stationary increases the risk of an injury and on the road, a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2025 BMW X3, 2026 BMW X3

NHTSA 25V-837

Passenger Air Bag Does Not Properly Deploy In An Accident

25 Potential Units Affected

An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2026 BMW X5, 2026 BMW X6 and 1 other

NHTSA 25V-748

Sport Steering Wheel Equipped Vehicles Air Bag Inflator Explodes On Deployment

5,361 Potential Units Affected

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 BMW X5, 2001 BMW X5

NHTSA 25V-700

EGR Cooler Leaks Causing Fire Hazard

112 Potential Units Affected

Smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold increase the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2018 BMW 328d, 2018 BMW 328d xDrive

NHTSA 25V-671

Windshield Not Properly Sealed

3 Potential Units Affected

Water inside electrical components can cause a loss of headlights or door closing functions, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

Vehicles Affected: 2026 BMW X6

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Recall FAQs

If your Bmw is affected by a new safety recall, Bmw will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Bmw has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Bmw for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Bmw is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Bmw for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Bmw for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Bmw will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Bmw by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Bmw that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Bmw, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Bmw VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.