Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 70 of 70 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Brakes
53 complaint records1 crash report
"Dealer says the needed parts are on back order. It has been over 1 year, and I have been unable to get the needed repairs...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Stability control
31 complaint records
Owners filed 31 complaint records naming this system.
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse stability control parts in the directory →
Driver assistance
12 complaint records2 crash reports
"The Rear Cross Traffic system does not work! A few days ago a car stopped inches away from me without any warning. I was backing out of a parking space at the grocery store...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse driver assistance parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V422000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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... | Normally free |
| 24V739000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. | Normally free |
| 24V697000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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... | Normally free |
| 24V104000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. | Normally free |
| 23V260000 | Seat Belts | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X1 xDrive28i, X1 M35i vehicles. On the second-row outboard seats, the seat belts may have been pinched by an interior trim panel during vehicle assembly. | Normally free |
| 23V079000 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026321 2026-07-01 | Brakes | 24 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a BMW dealer during Transport Canada recall number 2024-456 may not have been done correctly. As a result, another repair is required. |
| 2024539 2024-09-18 | Brakes | 30 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a motor in the integrated brake control module could fail and cause reduced power brake assist and a loss of rear hydraulic brakes. |
| 2024544 2024-08-15 | Label | 587,250 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". |
| 2024456 2024-08-12 | Brakes | 22,954 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the integrated brake system could cause reduced power brake assist. |
| 2024087 2024-02-12 | Brakes | 7,673 | This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2024-456. Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the integrated brake system could cause reduced power brake assist. |
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| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023214 2023-04-12 | Seats And Restraints | 277 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a trim panel could interfere with the seat belts for the second-row outboard seats. As a result, the second-row outboard seat belts may not work properly in a crash. |
| 2023061 2023-02-14 | Airbag | 3,881 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag may not inflate correctly in a crash. Safety Risk: An airbag that does not inflate correctly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B010224 May 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Engine | The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date. |
| B010224 Jun 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Engine | The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date. |
| B611226 Sep 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | The BCP controls several vehicle functions, including the windscreen wipers and air conditioning actuators. Low current flow may cause excessive current in parts of the BCP circuit board and damage the unit. |
| B120326 Jul 2026 | Engine | Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been... | |
| B120326 Mar 2026 | Electrical System | BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B330126 Feb 2026 | Suspension | 1. Noise complaint: Humming or clicking type noise in the speed range of 15 – 65 mph can be heard from the rear axle. Seeattached video “V33 01 26 Humming” and “V33 02 26 Clicking” The noise may be amplified depending on road speed. Or 2. | |
| B120425 Jun 2025 | Electrical System | EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A02: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS | |
| B340425 Jun 2025 | Electrical System | As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the authority (California Air Resources Board– CARB). | |
| B360225 Jun 2025 | Steering | A “knocking/thumping” noise can be heard during left/right steering wheel movements while stationary or atlow speeds, and can also be felt in the steering wheel. The noise occurs at high interior temperatures above 86°F. | |
| B513019 Apr 2025 | Structure | A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in th e area of the door jamb. | |
| B120425 Apr 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the authority (California Air Resources Board– CARB). |
| B410225 Apr 2025 | Structure | While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “popping” sound is heard from the bottom of the C-pillar area. This can occur on one and/or both sides on the vehicle C-pillars. | |
| B340425 Apr 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Service Brakes | As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the authority (California Air Resources Board– CARB). |
| B280123 Mar 2025 | Power Train | Check control message (790) “Emergency gearbox release activated” is displayed immediately after starting the engine. This applies only to U11 equipped with the 7-speed M-DCT transmission. | |
| B650325 Feb 2025 | Electrical System | The customer states that the air bag warning lamp is illuminated. A fault is stored in the airbag control module ACSM6 for either of the front seats: 930982 - side air bag PASSENGER : resistance too high 93097C - side air bag DRIVER : resistance too high | |
| B280224 Dec 2024 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Power Train | Micro-movements combined with frictional corrosion can increase wear on the longitudinal splined connection between the double clutch transmission (DCT) and the transfer box. |
| B613024 Dec 2024 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Due to a software error in the Basic Central Platform (BCP), Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) is no longerpossible. |
| B512924 Dec 2024 | Structure | The tailgate/trunk will not latch when closed. | |
| B652924 Oct 2024 | Electrical System | During a parking maneuver with activated Park Distance Control (PDC), intermittently the parking instructions displayed in the Central Information Display (CID) are shown in German. | |
| B520224 Aug 2024 | Electrical System | Customer states they started to receive Check Control messages for the driver’s seat at the end of eachdriving cycle: One or more of the following check control messages (CCM) were present at that time: CCM 434 Seat calibration required. CCM 108 Driver restraint system. | |
| B520224 Jul 2024 | Electrical System | The seat initialization and memory has been lost; Or Repeat failure of seat initialization after completing the test module via ISTA. One or both of the following check control messages (CCM) may be present: CCM 108 “Driver restraint system” CCM 109 “Passenger restraint system” | |
| B650924 Jul 2024 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the HU has been shortened (faster start... |
| B651024 Jun 2024 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU) has been shortened... |
| B510324 Jun 2024 | Structure | While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake. | |
| B280224 May 2024 | Power Train | Micro-movements combined with frictional corrosion can increase wear on the longitudinal splined connection between the double clutch transmission (DCT) and the transfer box. | |
| B651024 May 2024 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU) has been shortened... |
| B650924 May 2024 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the HU has been shortened (faster start... |
| B610323 Apr 2024 | Power Train | The buttons on the GWS do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed. One or more of the following faults are saved in the fault memory for the GWS : 80268E - Park button sticking and/or 80268F - Parking button defective and/or 802680 - Functional display defective... | |
| B511024 Apr 2024 | Electrical System | The tailgate sporadically fails to open when signaled via- The interior button (driverâÂÂs door panel) Button on key fob The switch on the tailgate (inside or outside) In some cases, the tailgate will release and open only a short distance before stopping. | |
| B611124 Mar 2024 | Electrical System | After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access andPassive Go/Exit features may be reduced. Also, one or more of the following error memory entries below may be stored in the Basic Central Platform(BCP) module. | |
| B520224 Mar 2024 | Seat Belts | The seat initialization and memory has been lost; Or Repeat failure of seat initialization after completing the test module via ISTA. | |
| B612723 Mar 2024 | Equipment | The original Conditioned Based Service (CBS) Key data point closed with 23-07 soft ware, all CBS systems are now collectively under analysis. | |
| B310122 Mar 2024 | Suspension | During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/o router CV boots. | |
| B510624 Mar 2024 | Structure | An interference noise (rattling noise) can be heard near the rear center seatâÂÂs safety belt feed trim (circled) in the headliner. | |
| B610527 Feb 2024 | Electrical System | The Early Quality Feedback process is used to detect customer-relevant faults at an early stage. Thisenables rapid defect elimination in production and the fastest possible provision of service solutions. | |
| B410523 Feb 2024 | Exterior Lighting | Contact between the taillamps and the tailgate/side panel(s) can occur. This can cause paint abrasion, and over time corrosion can form on the body of the vehicle/tailgate. Note: This can occur on either one or both sides of the vehicle. | |
| B410523 Jan 2024 | Structure | Contact between the taillamps and the tailgate/side panel(s) can occur. This can cause paint abrasion, and over time corrosion can form on the body of the vehicle/tailgate. Note: This can occur on either one or both sides of the vehicle. | |
| B650224 Jan 2024 | Electrical System | Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the head unit: 1. Central display may remain black in rare cases 2. | |
| B611305 Jan 2024 | Electrical System | The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. | |
| B640123 Dec 2023 | Visibility | The windshield may mist over when it is raining while driving in Eco Pro mode At an outside temperature between 50 F and 55 F, the seat heating remains cold despite thepre-temperature setting The customer may report one or both concerns. | |
| B160623 Dec 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (-... | |
| B340423 Dec 2023 | Service Brakes | BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 20, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024BMW vehicles that were produced between July 4, 2022, and October 26, 2023. | |
| B521723 Dec 2023 | Seats | Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative. The seat heater and power supply are inoperative .During the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. The power supply fuse for the seat module is found to have blown. | |
| B612723 Dec 2023 | Electrical System | When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule. | |
| B653423 Nov 2023 | Equipment | Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâÂÂs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. | |
| B120723 Nov 2023 | Electrical System | Vehicle exhibits a slight acceleration delay when taking off from a MSA (automatic engine start-stopfunction) stop. | |
| B612123 Nov 2023 | Steering | The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature. | |
| B661523 Nov 2023 | Equipment | Emergency Stop Assistant is activated. Thisicon will appear in the CID when this function is activated. | |
| B612723 Nov 2023 | Equipment | When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule. | |
| B513218 Nov 2023 | Structure | The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal. | |
| B511923 Nov 2023 | Structure | When opening the front door(s), a âÃÂÃÂclackingâÃÂàsound is heard. | |
| B660523 Oct 2023 | Vehicle Speed Control | Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints. | |
| B540223 Oct 2023 | Visibility | Water ingress from the panoramic sunroof (aka moonroof), either on the front driverâÂÂs and/or passengerâÂÂs side. | |
| MCAS4023 Sep 2023 | Power Train | BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing. | |
| B511123 Sep 2023 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | The tailgate/trunk will not unlatch or open whensignaled via the interior button (driverâÃÂÃÂs door panel)or the key fob. | |
| B840423 Sep 2023 | Equipment | Intermittently the GPS location in 3 Party Navigation Apps (i.e., Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze) will drift fromthe correct location. In addition, the location of the vehicle in the My BMW app may be incorrect. BMW Navigation isnot affected. | |
| B631023 Aug 2023 | Exterior Lighting | ?Condensation is present in the inner surface in one or both (inner and/or outer) taillamps. | |
| B280123 Aug 2023 | Power Train | Check control message (790) "Emergency gearbox release activated" is displayed immediately after starting the engine. | |
| B612123 Aug 2023 | Steering | The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature. | |
| B652223 Jul 2023 | Back Over Prevention | Given the voice input "Activate ECO PRO mode" via BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant produces the response "I've activated ECO PRO mode", but ECO PRO mode is not actually activated in the vehicle. |
Showing 60 of 78 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Check the stability and traction control lights on startup.A lit warning after the self-check, or a system that triggers on dry pavement, matches this vehicle's stability-control cluster.
- Try the camera, sensors, and any driver-assist features in a parking lot.A blank or frozen backup camera image and phantom sensor alerts are this vehicle's driver-assistance complaints.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 6 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 2 warranty extensions for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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