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2024 BMW 5 Series recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 18
Latest campaign: Jul 1, 2026

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	Oct 2, 2024	24V739000 24V697000 24V104000
Electrical system	2	Jan 30, 2026	26V056000 23V700000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Jul 1, 2026	26V422000
Steering	1	Sep 25, 2024	24V714000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 1, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 1, 202626V422000	Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist electric A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V422000 What's wrong 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 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 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 this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed. Filed under 530i, 530i Xdrive, 540i Xdrive Campaign NHTSA 26V422000 · Jul 1, 2026
Jan 30, 202626V056000	Electrical system: starter assembly Fire increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V056000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component. Risk Fire increases the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026. Filed under 530i Campaign NHTSA 26V056000 · Jan 30, 2026
Oct 2, 202424V739000	Electronic stability control (ESC) A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V739000 What's wrong 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 recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have the new remedy completed. Filed under 530i, 530i Xdrive Campaign NHTSA 24V739000 · Oct 2, 2024
Sep 25, 202424V714000	Steering: linkages knuckle A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V714000 What's wrong BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may break requiring a greater steering effort to control the vehicle. Risk A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417. Filed under 530i Xdrive, 540i Xdrive Campaign NHTSA 24V714000 · Sep 25, 2024
Sep 18, 202424V697000	Electronic stability control (ESC): control module A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V697000 What's wrong 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 control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function. 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. Filed under 530i, 540i Campaign NHTSA 24V697000 · Sep 18, 2024
Feb 12, 202424V104000	Electronic stability control (ESC) A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V104000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce 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 system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Filed under 530i Campaign NHTSA 24V104000 · Feb 12, 2024

Merged from NHTSA model names: 530i, 530i Xdrive, 540i Xdrive, 540i. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component18

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

18Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Service brakes	13	72	3
Hydraulic	8	44	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	8	44	1
Forward collision avoidance	3	17	2
Unknown or other	3	17	2
Vehicle speed control	2	11	0
Electrical system	2	11	0
Back over prevention	2	11	1
Fuel/propulsion system	1	6	1
Steering	1	6	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 530I, 540I.

Latest reports

Vehicle speed control
“Concern: The 2024 BMW 530i is equipped with "Dynamic Cruise Control" and a "Speed Limit Assistant." The system is designed to automatically adopt posted speed limits and adjust the cruise control set speed.”
Filed 04/30/2026 · ODI 11734926
Unknown or other
“I had stopped uphill, with my foot on the brake, heading East on the left lane of Pomona Road, at the approach to the Traffic Light Junction with Route 45, around 3.50 PM on Friday 1/23/2026.”
Filed 02/07/2026 · ODI 11716484
Unknown or other
“The center console screen has a default screen that in part includes interior fan speed temperature.”
Filed 02/05/2026 · ODI 11715870

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2024 BMW 5 Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 BMW 5 Series have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 BMW 5 Series. The most recent, 26V422000 (reported July 1, 2026), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2024 BMW 5 Series recalls for?

The largest group is electronic stability control (ESC), with 3 campaigns. Others: electrical system (2), service brakes, hydraulic (1), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 BMW 5 Series?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 18 filed with NHTSA (72%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 BMW 5 Series?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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