BMW Recall Check by VIN — Free NHTSA Lookup
NHTSA's recall search returned 17 recall campaigns for the 2022–2024 X5 and X7 and the 2023 M3 Sedan. NHTSA's recall search matched no 2022 M3, so that model-year is not counted. Enter a BMW VIN to see the campaigns filed for its exact year, make and model.
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BMW Recalls — By the Numbers
- Recall campaigns in this sample, 2022–2024
- 17
- Carry a do-not-drive warning
- 0
- Carry a park-outside warning
- 0
- Flagged by NHTSA as an over-the-air remedy
- 0
- BMW model names with a 2024 recall
- 35
Recall campaigns in this sample, 2022–2024
Carry a do-not-drive warning
Carry a park-outside warning
Flagged by NHTSA as an over-the-air remedy
BMW model names with a 2024 recall
Quick Answer
- How do I check a BMW recall by VIN?
- Enter the 17-character VIN into the recall check on this page. It is printed on the lower driver-side corner of the windshield, on the driver's door jamb and on the registration. The check decodes the VIN to its exact year, make and model and lists the NHTSA recall campaigns filed for it, free and without an account. The full history report lists the recalls returned for that exact VIN. Whether a repair was done is in the manufacturer's records, which a BMW dealer or NHTSA's VIN lookup can confirm.
- How many recalls does BMW have?
- For the 2022–2024 X5 and X7 and the 2023 M3 Sedan, NHTSA's recall search returned 17 recall campaigns. NHTSA's recall search matched no 2022 M3, so that model-year is not counted. The largest groups, at 3 campaigns each, are filed under electronic stability control (ESC) and seats. Across the make, NHTSA lists recalls on 35 BMW model names for 2024 alone. The count that matters for a purchase is the one for that car's VIN.
- Are there BMW do-not-drive recalls?
- None of the 17 campaigns sampled here, for the 2022–2024 X5 and X7 and the 2023 M3 Sedan, carries NHTSA's do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Other BMW models and years can, so check the VIN of the car in front of you.
Which systems BMW recalls involve
On a 2024 X5 or a 2023 or 2024 X7, the integrated brake system appears in successive campaigns over a possible loss of power brake assist or of ABS and stability control. Completion is recorded campaign by campaign, so a brake unit replaced under an earlier campaign does not by itself show that the later ones are closed.
- Electronic stability control (ESC)3
- Seats3
- Air bags2
- Visibility2
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Equipment1
- Structure1
- Power train1
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Electrical system1
- Exterior lighting1
BMW recalls on NHTSA's record, 2022–2024
Integrated-brake-system campaigns recur, filed under electronic stability control and under hydraulic service brakes, and each is returned for the same sampled vehicles: the 2024 X5 and the 2023 and 2024 X7.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Returned for | NHTSA flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V422000 | July 1, 2026 | Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Electric › Control module | 2024 X5; 2023–2024 X7 | — |
| 24V739000 | October 2, 2024 | Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2024 X5; 2023–2024 X7 | — |
| 24V697000 | September 18, 2024 | Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module | 2024 X5; 2023–2024 X7 | — |
| 24V327000 | May 10, 2024 | Equipment › Other › Labels | 2024 X5 | — |
| 24V138000 | February 23, 2024 | Structure › Interior panels › Dashboard | 2024 X5; 2024 X7 | — |
| 24V104000 | February 12, 2024 | Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2024 X5; 2023–2024 X7 | — |
| 23V821000 | December 6, 2023 | Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2023 X5 | — |
| 23V622000 | September 7, 2023 | Air bags | 2024 X5; 2024 X7 | — |
| 23V471000 | July 10, 2023 | Air bags › Knee bolster | 2024 X5; 2024 X7 | — |
| 23V294000 | April 26, 2023 | Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor | 2023 X7 | — |
| 23V253000 | April 6, 2023 | Seats › Mid/rear assembly › Head restraint | 2023 X5 | — |
| 23V118000 | February 23, 2023 | Electrical system › Body control module › Software | 2023 M3 Sedan | — |
| 22V942000 | December 19, 2022 | Seats › Critical fasteners | 2023 X5 | — |
| 22V820000 | November 2, 2022 | Visibility › Windshield | 2023 X5; 2023 X7 | — |
| 22V725000 | September 29, 2022 | Exterior lighting | 2023 X7 | — |
| 22V670000 | September 7, 2022 | Seats | 2022 X7 | — |
| 22V267000 | April 20, 2022 | Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly | 2022 X5; 2022–2023 X7 | — |
Sample: the 2022–2024 X5 and X7 and the 2023 M3 Sedan, the BMW models with the most US searches. NHTSA lists recalls on 35 BMW model names for 2024 alone, so this is part of the make's record, not all of it. NHTSA's recall search matched no 2022 M3, so that model-year is not counted. NHTSA's own VIN lookup covers it. A campaign is listed under each sampled model NHTSA's search returned it for; its own text sets the versions and VINs it covers, which can be narrower (one engine or body) or wider (other models). A VIN check lists the campaigns filed for one car's exact year, make and model.
A model-year list can’t tell you about one BMW. Its VIN can.
Recall campaigns, title brands, reported accidents and odometer records follow the VIN.
What the latest BMW campaigns say
NHTSA's own wording, shortened. A campaign covers a VIN range, so a listed model year does not mean every car of that year is included.
NHTSA 26V422000Reported July 1, 2026—Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Electric › Control module
Returned for the 2024 X5 and 2023–2024 X7 in this sample.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function…
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in…
NHTSA 24V739000Reported October 2, 2024—Electronic stability control (ESC)
Returned for the 2024 X5 and 2023–2024 X7 in this sample.
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this…
NHTSA 24V697000Reported September 18, 2024—Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module
Returned for the 2024 X5 and 2023–2024 X7 in this sample.
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake…
Risk: A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA 24V327000Reported May 10, 2024—Equipment › Other › Labels
Returned for the 2024 X5 in this sample.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire information placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Do-not-drive and park-outside warnings
NHTSA flags a campaign when the risk is serious enough that owners are told not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outdoors away from buildings, until the repair is done.
None of the 17 campaigns in this sample carries either flag. That is a statement about these models and years only; a VIN check lists the campaigns filed for one car’s exact year, make and model.
Buying a used BMW: checking recall status
A recall belongs to a range of VINs, and whether the repair was done belongs to one car. Both questions are answered by the VIN, not the model name.
Coverage runs by VIN range and sometimes by trim: the tire-placard and instrument panel campaigns on the 2024 X5 name particular versions rather than every X5. A campaign listed for the model year is a reason to check this VIN, not proof it is included.
A BMW dealer can confirm by VIN which brake, knee air bag and instrument panel campaigns were completed on a 2024 X5 or X7, and NHTSA's VIN lookup shows any still open.
A 2023 M3 campaign here concerns a replacement control unit that may have been installed with incorrect programming during a service visit, affecting automatic door locking. Have a dealer check it by VIN, whatever the service history looks like.
The BMW customer line printed in these campaigns' remedy notices is 1-800-525-7417.
How recall repairs and owner notices work
When a manufacturer has to notify owners of a safety defect, federal law requires it to remedy the defect without charge when the vehicle is presented for remedy. The manufacturer chooses how: repairing the vehicle, replacing it with an identical or reasonably equivalent vehicle, or refunding the purchase price less a reasonable allowance for depreciation (49 U.S.C. 30120).
The free remedy has an age limit. It does not apply if the vehicle was bought by its first purchaser more than 15 calendar years before the recall notice was given (49 U.S.C. 30120(g)). Every model year sampled on this page is inside that window.
Owner letters go by first-class mail to each registered owner the manufacturer can identify through state records, no later than 60 days after it files its defect report under Part 573, with a second letter once the remedy is available if it was not at first (49 CFR 577.7). A car bought used, or registered at an old address, can miss both, which is why a used car's recall status is checked by VIN.
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BMW Recall Check FAQ
What NHTSA’s record shows for these models, and what only a VIN can answer.
How do I check a BMW recall by VIN?+
Enter the 17-character VIN into the recall check on this page. It is printed on the lower driver-side corner of the windshield, on the driver's door jamb and on the registration. The check decodes the VIN to its exact year, make and model and lists the NHTSA recall campaigns filed for it, free and without an account. The full history report lists the recalls returned for that exact VIN. Whether a repair was done is in the manufacturer's records, which a BMW dealer or NHTSA's VIN lookup can confirm.
How many recalls does BMW have?+
For the 2022–2024 X5 and X7 and the 2023 M3 Sedan, NHTSA's recall search returned 17 recall campaigns. NHTSA's recall search matched no 2022 M3, so that model-year is not counted. The largest groups, at 3 campaigns each, are filed under electronic stability control (ESC) and seats. Across the make, NHTSA lists recalls on 35 BMW model names for 2024 alone. The count that matters for a purchase is the one for that car's VIN.
Are there BMW do-not-drive recalls?+
None of the 17 campaigns sampled here, for the 2022–2024 X5 and X7 and the 2023 M3 Sedan, carries NHTSA's do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Other BMW models and years can, so check the VIN of the car in front of you.
Are BMW recall repairs free?+
Yes, within a legal age limit. Federal law requires the manufacturer to remedy a safety defect without charge, by repair, replacement or a refund less depreciation, whichever it chooses (49 U.S.C. 30120). That duty does not apply if the vehicle was first bought more than 15 calendar years before the recall notice.
What is the latest BMW recall?+
Among the campaigns NHTSA's recall search returned for the 2022–2024 X5 and X7 and the 2023 M3 Sedan, the most recent is 26V422000, received by NHTSA on July 1, 2026: Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Electric › Control module, returned for the 2024 X5 and 2023–2024 X7. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. New campaigns are added as manufacturers file them, so run the VIN for the current list.
How will I be told about a BMW recall?+
The manufacturer mails a letter by first-class mail to each registered owner it can identify through state records, no later than 60 days after filing its defect report with NHTSA, and a second letter once the remedy is available if it was not at first (49 CFR 577.7). The BMW customer line printed in these campaigns' remedy notices is 1-800-525-7417. A car bought used, or registered at an old address, can miss the letters, so check the VIN before you buy.
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