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2025 BMW 5 Series recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 2
Latest campaign: Jul 1, 2026

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	Feb 19, 2026	26V096000 25V202000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Jul 1, 2026	26V422000
Air bags	1	Nov 19, 2024	24V870000
Steering	1	Sep 25, 2024	24V714000
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	Feb 12, 2024	24V104000

Safety recalls6

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
Feb 19, 202626V096000	Electrical system: wiring A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V096000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 M5 Sportswagon, 2025-2026 M5, 2024-2025 750e xDrive, 2025-2026 550e xDrive, 2023-2025 I7, 2023-2025 7 Series, 2024-2026 i5, and 5 Series vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter. Risk A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning system’s electrical wiring harness and add a retaining strap/bracket to the harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 13, 2026. Filed under 550e Xdrive Campaign NHTSA 26V096000 · Feb 19, 2026
Apr 1, 202525V202000	Electrical system: starter assembly A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V202000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose. Risk A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Filed under 530i, 530i Xdrive Campaign NHTSA 25V202000 · Apr 1, 2025
Nov 19, 202424V870000	Air bags: air bag/restraint control module Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V870000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 530i and 540i xDrive vehicles. The air bag control unit may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in the air bags not deploying as intended. Risk Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Filed under 530i, 540i Xdrive Campaign NHTSA 24V870000 · Nov 19, 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
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, 550e Xdrive. 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).

Owner complaints by component2

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

2Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Steering	1	50
Electrical system	1	50
Service brakes	1	50
Wheels	1	50

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.

Latest reports

Steering
“After returning to my vehicle, I received an alert that the chassis stabilization system had a fault. The car was free, rolling and had no parking brake while it was on an incline.”
Filed 05/14/2026 · ODI 11737970
Wheels
“The driver’s side door jamb placard states 35PSI on all 4 tires. The TPMS software states 36 PSI front and 40 PSI rear. Picture of both attached.”
Filed 04/27/2026 · ODI 11733992

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2025 BMW 5 Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 BMW 5 Series have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 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 2025 BMW 5 Series recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 BMW 5 Series?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 2 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 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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Recall summary by component6

Safety recalls6

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist electric

Electrical system: wiring

Electrical system: starter assembly

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Steering: linkages knuckle

Electronic stability control (ESC)