10 recalls across 2 model years
The BMW XM has 10 recalls covering the 2023 and 2024 model years, with the most serious being a brake system defect on both years where the integrated brake system can lose power assist, extend stopping distances, and cause the anti-lock brakes and stability control to stop functioning, reducing the driver's ability to control the vehicle.
The brake system issue appears across multiple filings for both 2023 and 2024 models, and an earlier repair attempt did not fully resolve the problem for 2023 vehicles. On 2024 models specifically, the same integrated brake system can also cause a loss of rear brake function in addition to the power assist and stability control failures.
The 2024 XM has two additional safety concerns. The front seatbelt warning system can fail to alert occupants that a belt is unbuckled, and the airbag system can deploy incorrectly in a crash, both of which raise the risk of injury. Separately, the tailgate panel on 2024 models can detach from the vehicle body and become a road hazard for other drivers.
On 2023 models, loose fasteners connecting the exhaust system to the catalytic converter can create a fire risk. The 2023 XM also has a knee airbag issue where the driver and passenger knee airbags may not deploy correctly in a crash, leaving occupants more exposed to lower-body injury.
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Top 6 of 6 categories across BMW XM
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 4 | 40% | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags | 2 | 20% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body & Latches | 1 | 10% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 10% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 10% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
