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BMW

406 recalls on record · Latest: Feb 19, 2026

BMW Recall Insight

BMW appears on 406 federal recall records indexed by PlainRecalls, out of 83,949 total recalls tracked across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS. That represents approximately 0.484% of the federal archive — a data point that is only interpretable alongside production volume, product mix, and decades of operation, because a high recall count alone does not establish fault. Large, diversified firms that sell tens of millions of units across many categories will mechanically accumulate more recall records than small manufacturers, even when their defect rates per unit shipped are comparable or lower. The most recent action on this firm is dated Feb 19, 2026, which is the anchor point for assessing whether enforcement is currently active or historical.

On this page of 50 entries, severity tagging shows 48 critical, 2 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. Affected-unit counts are disclosed on 0 of 50 entries — unit-count disclosure is more common on CPSC and NHTSA actions and less common on FDA drug/device recalls, where lot numbers and distribution scope substitute for absolute totals. The records on this page span 1 distinct product categories, with issuing agencies dominated by NHTSA (50). The date window on this page runs from Jun 18, 2010 to Oct 27, 2014.

Manufacturer-level browsing is useful when monitoring a single firm for patterns — whether recalls cluster around one product family (suggesting a specific design or supplier issue) or scatter across the firm's entire catalog (which can indicate systemic quality-control problems or deliberate regulator attention). Clicking into each recall reveals the specific hazard, remedy, and distribution scope that together determine whether a consumer is actually at risk. For decisions that depend on being current — deciding whether a product in your home is safe, whether to return a gift, or whether to accept a replacement — always verify the recall number on the issuing agency's site, because federal agencies amend, terminate, and re-scope recalls over time and only the agency's live record reflects the current legal status. This page aggregates what agencies have published publicly and is intended for consumer awareness and research.

NHTSA Critical Oct 27, 2014

BMW 2014: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

NHTSA Critical Oct 17, 2014

BMW 2015: SEATS

NHTSA Critical Oct 16, 2014

BMW 2015: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

NHTSA Critical Oct 7, 2014

BMW 2012-2014: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Critical Jun 12, 2014

BMW 2014: SUSPENSION

NHTSA Critical May 16, 2014

BMW 2013-2014: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NHTSA Moderate Apr 17, 2014

BMW 2014: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

NHTSA Critical Apr 10, 2014

BMW 2010-2012: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NHTSA Critical Feb 19, 2014

BMW 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA Critical Dec 12, 2013

BMW 2005-2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

NHTSA Critical Nov 15, 2013

BMW 2013: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Critical Nov 12, 2013

BMW 2006-2007: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

NHTSA Critical Nov 1, 2013

BMW 2007-2009: WHEELS

NHTSA Critical Oct 25, 2013

BMW 2012: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

NHTSA Critical Sep 26, 2013

BMW 2012-2014: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

NHTSA Critical Sep 11, 2013

BMW 2008-2010: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

NHTSA Critical Aug 7, 2013

BMW 2009-2010: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER

NHTSA Critical Jun 28, 2013

BMW 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA Critical May 2, 2013

BMW 2002-2003: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Critical Apr 22, 2013

BMW 2013: SUSPENSION:FRONT

NHTSA Critical Feb 7, 2013

BMW 2007-2010: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

NHTSA Critical Feb 7, 2013

BMW 2007-2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA Moderate Dec 14, 2012

BMW 2012-2013: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

NHTSA Critical Dec 3, 2012

BMW 2013: STRUCTURE:BODY

NHTSA Critical Nov 27, 2012

BMW 2009-2012: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

NHTSA Critical Oct 17, 2012

BMW 2005-2007: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

NHTSA Critical Oct 17, 2012

BMW 2005-2008: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA Critical Oct 5, 2012

BMW 2007-2012: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

NHTSA Critical Sep 28, 2012

BMW 2013: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NHTSA Critical Aug 10, 2012

BMW 2008-2011: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

NHTSA Critical Jun 28, 2012

BMW 2012: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

NHTSA Critical Jun 13, 2012

BMW 2012-2013: STEERING

NHTSA Critical Apr 20, 2012

BMW 2012: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NHTSA Critical Apr 20, 2012

BMW 2012: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

NHTSA Critical Apr 10, 2012

BMW 2011-2012: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

NHTSA Critical Mar 26, 2012

BMW 2006-2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

NHTSA Critical Jan 23, 2012

BMW 2012: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA Critical Oct 20, 2011

BMW 2008-2011: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

NHTSA Critical Sep 15, 2011

BMW 2011: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

NHTSA Critical Aug 26, 2011

BMW 2002-2005: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

NHTSA Critical Aug 19, 2011

BMW 2009: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER

NHTSA Critical Jun 29, 2011

BMW 2011: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

NHTSA Critical Jun 23, 2011

BMW 2011: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

NHTSA Critical Oct 26, 2010

BMW 2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

NHTSA Critical Oct 18, 2010

BMW 2009-2010: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

NHTSA Critical Oct 8, 2010

BMW 2005-2011: SUSPENSION:REAR

NHTSA Critical Oct 1, 2010

BMW 2010: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

NHTSA Critical Jul 22, 2010

BMW 2010-2011: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

NHTSA Critical Jul 20, 2010

BMW 2005: EQUIPMENT

NHTSA Critical Jun 18, 2010

BMW 2007-2009: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA + CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — federal recall filings naming this firm. Verify with FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS directly.
  • Source: PlainRecalls Manufacturer Index — firm-level aggregation across all four federal recall feeds