Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
2 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2017
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2016
Consumer Complaints
3 ComplaintsBmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
The Passenger Restraint System was failing and is now constantly showing a Passenger Restraint System alert. It can not tell whether a passenger is in the seat or not. A local BMW specialist says it is a common issue with the passenger occupancy mat.
Corrective Action:
The Passenger Restraint System was failing and is now constantly showing a Passenger Restraint System alert. It can not tell whether a passenger is in the seat or not. A local BMW specialist says it is a common issue with the passenger occupancy mat.
Additional Notes:
The Passenger Restraint System was failing and is now constantly showing a Passenger Restraint System alert. It can not tell whether a passenger is in the seat or not. A local BMW specialist says it is a common issue with the passenger occupancy mat.
Mfg Campaign: 11588043
Recall Date: May 10, 2024
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
BMW 4 series has a TSB for leaking coolant this one is not listed but same part and part number is defective and leaking
Corrective Action:
BMW 4 series has a TSB for leaking coolant this one is not listed but same part and part number is defective and leaking
Additional Notes:
BMW 4 series has a TSB for leaking coolant this one is not listed but same part and part number is defective and leaking
Mfg Campaign: 11510556
Recall Date: Mar 7, 2023
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
CONVERTIBLE TOP LEAKS REAR PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE WHEN HEAVY RAIN AND WASHING MY VEHICLE WITH MY HOSE SPRAYER. HAVE REPORTED IT OVER AND OVER THEY'RE SAYING YOU CANNOT USE A HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE ON THE VEHICLE IT'S NOT HIGH PRESSURE. IT LEAKED WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT WAS RAINING AND SITTING STEEL IN MY DRIVEWAY AS I WASHED IT IT ALSO LEAKS AFTER THEY RECENTLY FIXED THE VEHICLE WHEN THEY WASHED IT AND THEY'RE SAYING OH WE USE THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE AND THEY TOLD ME YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO USE A HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE TO WASH THE CAR.THIS HAS OCCURRED OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS
Corrective Action:
CONVERTIBLE TOP LEAKS REAR PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE WHEN HEAVY RAIN AND WASHING MY VEHICLE WITH MY HOSE SPRAYER. HAVE REPORTED IT OVER AND OVER THEY'RE SAYING YOU CANNOT USE A HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE ON THE VEHICLE IT'S NOT HIGH PRESSURE. IT LEAKED WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT WAS RAINING AND SITTING STEEL IN MY DRIVEWAY AS I WASHED IT IT ALSO LEAKS AFTER THEY RECENTLY FIXED THE VEHICLE WHEN THEY WASHED IT AND THEY'RE SAYING OH WE USE THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE AND THEY TOLD ME YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO USE A HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE TO WASH THE CAR.THIS HAS OCCURRED OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS
Additional Notes:
CONVERTIBLE TOP LEAKS REAR PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE WHEN HEAVY RAIN AND WASHING MY VEHICLE WITH MY HOSE SPRAYER. HAVE REPORTED IT OVER AND OVER THEY'RE SAYING YOU CANNOT USE A HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE ON THE VEHICLE IT'S NOT HIGH PRESSURE. IT LEAKED WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT WAS RAINING AND SITTING STEEL IN MY DRIVEWAY AS I WASHED IT IT ALSO LEAKS AFTER THEY RECENTLY FIXED THE VEHICLE WHEN THEY WASHED IT AND THEY'RE SAYING OH WE USE THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE AND THEY TOLD ME YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO USE A HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE TO WASH THE CAR.THIS HAS OCCURRED OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS
Mfg Campaign: 11361425
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2020
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