Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
4 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 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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 19, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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: Sep 30, 2020
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
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: Sep 27, 2019
Consumer Complaints
3 ComplaintsBmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
The front differential and rear drive train has been problematic and has failed in model years starting 2019. My car is a April 2020 car with 34,000 miles and has already failed. There are numerous cars that share the same V8 engine and drive train, has similar front differential failures at very low mileage. BMW USA seems to not car and address the issue after it being brought to their attention.
Corrective Action:
The front differential and rear drive train has been problematic and has failed in model years starting 2019. My car is a April 2020 car with 34,000 miles and has already failed. There are numerous cars that share the same V8 engine and drive train, has similar front differential failures at very low mileage. BMW USA seems to not car and address the issue after it being brought to their attention.
Additional Notes:
The front differential and rear drive train has been problematic and has failed in model years starting 2019. My car is a April 2020 car with 34,000 miles and has already failed. There are numerous cars that share the same V8 engine and drive train, has similar front differential failures at very low mileage. BMW USA seems to not car and address the issue after it being brought to their attention.
Mfg Campaign: 11644667
Recall Date: Feb 24, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
The front differential and rear drive train has been problematic and has failed in model years starting 2019. My car is a April 2020 car with 34,000 miles and has already failed. There are numerous cars that share the same V8 engine and drive train, has similar front differential failures at very low mileage. BMW USA seems to not car and address the issue after it being brought to their attention.
Corrective Action:
The front differential and rear drive train has been problematic and has failed in model years starting 2019. My car is a April 2020 car with 34,000 miles and has already failed. There are numerous cars that share the same V8 engine and drive train, has similar front differential failures at very low mileage. BMW USA seems to not car and address the issue after it being brought to their attention.
Additional Notes:
The front differential and rear drive train has been problematic and has failed in model years starting 2019. My car is a April 2020 car with 34,000 miles and has already failed. There are numerous cars that share the same V8 engine and drive train, has similar front differential failures at very low mileage. BMW USA seems to not car and address the issue after it being brought to their attention.
Mfg Campaign: 11644667
Recall Date: Feb 24, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 BMW M550I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO STOP, THE AUTO STOP FUEL SAVING SYSTEM SUDDENLY ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ABRUPTLY STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER WEST HERR BMW LOCATED AT 4250 W HENRIETTA RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14623 WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. NO FAILURE WAS FOUND WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 BMW M550I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO STOP, THE AUTO STOP FUEL SAVING SYSTEM SUDDENLY ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ABRUPTLY STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER WEST HERR BMW LOCATED AT 4250 W HENRIETTA RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14623 WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. NO FAILURE WAS FOUND WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 BMW M550I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO STOP, THE AUTO STOP FUEL SAVING SYSTEM SUDDENLY ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ABRUPTLY STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER WEST HERR BMW LOCATED AT 4250 W HENRIETTA RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14623 WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. NO FAILURE WAS FOUND WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
Mfg Campaign: 11389734
Recall Date: Jan 25, 2021
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