BMW Recalls — Canada & USA – Major League Recalls

BMW has 223 models with recall activity in our database, spanning 1975 through 2026. Across those models, 864 recall campaigns are recorded, with about 81% falling into the Critical or High tiers under the severity rating system, which cover consequences such as fire risk, loss of vehicle control, and serious injury. The X5 leads the lineup with 108 recalls, followed by the 3 Series at 65 and the X3 at 56. A recent Critical recall affects 2017 K 1600 B motorcycles, where an overheated reverse gear control unit increases the risk of a fire.

Component	Recalls	Share	Critical	High	Medium	Low
Airbags	314	18%	203	107	3	1
Electrical	252	15%	175	27	36	14
Brakes	158	9%	76	49	21	12
Engine	152	9%	107	35	8	2
Fuel System	128	7%	109	14	5	0
Seat Belts	83	5%	2	79	1	1
Lighting	75	4%	0	0	37	38
Visibility	68	4%	8	4	53	3
Other	478	28%	261	116	37	64

BMW Recalls — Canada & USA

Summary

Most Recalled Components