Several recalls were issued this year for BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) vehicles.

The recall report data is from Jan. 1, 2024, to Dec. 27, 2024. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) compiles data from the National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls by automobile manufacturers.  

USA TODAY reached out to BMW about the recalls.

"Customer safety and satisfaction are top priority for the BMW Group. As the leading manufacturer of premium vehicles, we are committed to providing our customers with vehicles of the highest quality," a spokesperson from the luxury vehicles company said in a statement "Recent media discussions over the cluster of recalls in the past few months should not be interpreted as an indication that the number or frequency of recalls has increased in 2024. In fact, several recent quality studies show that the BMW Group is performing well compared to its competitors and is ahead of its key competitors in relevant studies."

USA TODAY’s automotive recall database tracks car recalls by the manufacturer. The recalls that are posted on the webpage are from the NHTSA’s database. In addition, the NHTSA website allows you to find car recalls by a vehicle’s identification number or VIN.  

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Here is a list of some notable BMW vehicle recalls in 2024.  

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BMW recalls of 2024 

Jan. 24: Recall for adhesive residue issue

BMW recalled certain 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre electric vehicles because the ground connection cable between the front electric motor and the vehicle chassis may contain adhesive residue which can increase electrical resistance and cause an insufficient ground, according to the NHTSA report. An insufficient electrical ground can increase the risk of electrical shock during service work and can increase the risk of a fire, the report said.

Potential number of units affected: 107

Feb. 23: Recall for potential tailgate detachment 

BMW recalled certain 2024 XM vehicles because the tailgate panel may detach from the mounting structure due to improper adhesive bonding that occurred during manufacturing. If the panel continued to separate, then, in a rare case, the panel could detach from the vehicle which could become a hazard to other road users, BMW told NHTSA. 

Potential number of units affected: 267

March 14: Recall for case detachment on motorycles

BMW recalled its BMW motorcycle side cases (BMW Motorcycle Dealer Accessory Side Cases for R 1300 GS).

The side case latch hooks may not snap properly into the lock which can cause the lid to open, according to the NHTSA. When this happens, the case could detach from the motorcycle, the report said. If a case or lid detaches, the objects within the case could fall out, creating a road hazard for oncoming motorists. As a result, this will increase the risk of a crash.  

Potential number of units affected: 1,600

April 24: Recall for air bag rupture 

BMW recalled certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles.

 In the NHTSA report, the company said that the head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or cause a rupture. If an inflator ruptures, it may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle. In addition, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash. Both defects will increase the risk of injury, the report said. 

Potential number of units affected: 5,761

May 15: Recall for seatbelt malfunction 

BMW recalled certain ertain 2024 XM, 2025 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. 

In the NHTSA report, the luxury manufacturer said the seat belt system may not detect that the passengers in the vehicle are belted. As a result, the seat belt warning light will not illuminate and can cause the supplemental restraint system (SRS) to not deploy properly during a crash, the report said. When a seat belt warning light does not alert the driver that their passengers are unbelted or the SRS system fails to deploy, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash. 

Potential number of units affected: 3,256

July 3: Recall for airbag inflator that may explode 

BMW recalled certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. 

The luxury vehicle company said the original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment. An inflator explosion can lead to sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other passengers in the vehicles and can cause serious injury or death, the NHTSA report said. 

Potential number of units affected: 394,029

July 11: Recall for potential air bag explosion 

BMW recalled certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles.

In the NHTSA report, the luxury vehicles company said the driver's airbag inflator may explode during deployment because of a manufacturing defect. If an inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or their passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death, the report said. 

Potential number of units affected: 1,145

Aug 13: Recall for water pump malfunction

BMW recalled certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles.

In the NHTSA report, the luxury vehicles company said, “an improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.” An electrical short increases the risk of a fire, the report said.   

Potential number of units affected: 720,796

Sept. 18: Recall for improperly welded brake control module failure

BMW recalled 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.

The NHTSA report said that the welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break which can cause a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the report said the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function properly.  

Potential number of units affected: 309

Oct. 2: Recall for brake system malfunction  

BMW recalled certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles.

The NHTSA report said that the integrated brake system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake and Dynamic Stability Control systems to not function properly. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, the report said.   

Potential number of units affected: 11,579

Nov. 4: Recall for structure strength not protecting passengers  

BMW recalled certain 2025 X1 xDrive28i and X1 M35i vehicles.

The luxury vehicles company said in the NHTSA report that the left and right-side B-Pillar reinforcement plates may have been manufactured with insufficient structural strength. A B-Pillar structure with reduced strength may not protect the vehicle’s passengers in a crash, the report said. This will increase the risk of injury.   

Potential number of units affected: 3,312

Dec. 5: Recall for cracked roof frame

BMW recalled certain 2025 X4 xDrive 30i, X4 M40i and X4 M vehicles.

The inner-left roof frame near the head air bag may have a crack that can damage the head air bag during deployment, according to the NHTSA report.

Potential number of units affected: 130

Contributing: Mike Snider. USA TODAY.

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