Engine
3.0L 6-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 145 of 145 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
90 complaint records4 crash reports
"This is a known recall and no remedy has been made available by BMW. This puts me and anyone riding with me at risk of injury or death...."- 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
56 complaint records2 crash reports
Owners filed 56 complaint records naming this system.
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse stability control parts in the directory →
Electrical system
25 complaint records1 crash report
"DSC unit continually draining battery. Had to take it to get serviced 3x within 6 months of purchase as new. Had to replace battery and DSC unit multiple times..."- 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 electrical system 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 |
| 24V327000 | Equipment | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure. | Normally free |
| 24V138000 | Structure | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. | 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 |
| 23V622000 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW XM, 2024 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. | Normally free |
| 23V471000 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, xDrive 50e, 2024 X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, 2024 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, Alpina XB7, and 2023 XM 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. |
| 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. |
| 2023500 2023-09-07 | Seats And Restraints | 221 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the fabric for the passenger-front knee airbag may not have been stitched properly. As a result, the passenger-front knee airbag may not inflate properly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B121126 Sep 2026 | Engine | Potential customer complaints with no fault codes stored / No MIL displayed. 1. “Rough idle after idling for a longer period of time” 2. “Vehicle feels like it is misfiring at idle” The automatic Start/Stop function is deactivated. | |
| B630526 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto I-level …26-03-5xx, customer may reportsome of the interior ambient lighting strips(arrows) may begin to fail sporadically after adeep sleep cycle. | |
| B064426 Aug 2026 | Engine | Air Flap Return | |
| B340124 Aug 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | After replacement of the Integrated Braking system (IB)/Power Brake the total distance covered might belower than when handed over to the workshop for the repair. |
| B630526 Aug 2026 | Electrical System | After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto I-level …26-03-5xx, some of the interiorambient lighting strips (arrows) may begin tofail sporadically after a deep sleep cycle. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B064126 Aug 2026 | Engine | Fan Return | |
| B652026 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | The Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display (MFD) may flicker intermittently. Theflickering manifests itself in three phases: The image is distorted The central information display turns black (black screen) The image is OK again The complete... | |
| 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... | |
| B510726 Jul 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Structure | In the affected vehicles, an incorrect screwlocking device (circled) may have been usedfor the mounting bolts of the door latch locks. |
| B120626 Jun 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | In these vehicles with an S68 engine, an incorrect diagnosis of the Valvetronic (VVT) may occur. Undercertain operating conditions, the software may detect a short-circuit in the valve control system even thoughthere is no fault. |
| B120626 May 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Engine | DELIVERY STOP: VARIABLE VALVE TIMING |
| B652025 May 2026 | Electrical System | After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound. | |
| B640320 May 2026 | Structure | The center console and front cup holder get noticeably too warm to the touch on long journeys with the interior "Heating on". | |
| B320123 Apr 2026 | Suspension | When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard. | |
| B630725 Mar 2026 | Exterior Lighting | The check control message(s) for the (brakelights, taillights, side lights, turn indicator,daytime driving lights) taillamps (highlightedin orange in the photo) is intermittentlydisplayed. | |
| 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. | |
| B520126 Mar 2026 | Seats | The customer brings vehicle in with one or both of the second row 60/40 split seats in the folded position.The seat does not respond to any requests from the second seat row seat switch button(s). | |
| B510426 Feb 2026 | Structure | A slight depression or outline (circled) may bevisible on the top passenger side of theinstrument panel. | |
| B062026 Feb 2026 | Electrical System | KLE Control Unit Return | |
| B310326 Feb 2026 | Suspension | Various external influences can cause premature aging of the tension strut hydro-mount elastomer; which can lead to cracks in the material, and leakage. | |
| InVehicle-InApp-Comm Jan 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Air Bags | The ACSM control unit, which controls the driving safety and driving dynamics sensor system, may be faulty. Cracks could have formed on the printed circuit board during production. |
| B060126 Jan 2026 | Electrical System | Power Kit Electronics Return | |
| B110425 Jan 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Engine | Due to an assembly error the upper oil pan screws may not have been torqued correctly. |
| B611925 Jan 2026 | Electrical System | SITUATION The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is triggered by the erroneous fault code 031BFC- AC charging, charging electronics 2,internal fault: No internal capacitor discharge stored in the CCU. | |
| B641325 Dec 2025 | Electrical System | When performing a vehicle test, diagnostic trouble code “ 8013FE Software run time error” is found in theIHKA module. If this fault is set for two consecutive life cycles, it will turn on the check engine light on vehicles with an I-level lower than 24-11-570. | |
| B120224 Oct 2025 | Engine | RSU availability. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL 24E-A02: VALVETRONIC | |
| B611925 Oct 2025 | Electrical System | RSU availability. The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is triggered by the erroneous fault code 031BFC- AC charging,charging electronics 2, internal fault: No internal capacitor discharge stored in the CCU. | |
| B612824 Oct 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | RSU availability. Due to a software error in the BCP, the Calibration Identification Number (CAL ID) and the CalibrationVerification Number (CVN) of the vehicle are not stored correctly. |
| B612924 Oct 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | RSU availability. Due to a software error in the BCP, the Calibration Identification Number (CAL ID) and the CalibrationVerification Number (CVN) of the vehicle are not stored correctly. |
| B840625 Oct 2025 | Electrical System | In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle. | |
| B340825 Sep 2025 | Electrical System | Starting from I-level …24-07-500, it is possible that the Automatic Hold function is not automatically storedfor the next journey. The function must be activated again by the driver at the beginning of every trip. | |
| B064625 Sep 2025 | Suspension | Control Arm Return | |
| B330325 Sep 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Power Train | The rear right driven half-shaft (aka output shaft/driven shaft) may not have been manufactured correctly during production and may break. |
| B630725 Sep 2025 | Exterior Lighting | The check control message(s) for the (brakelights, taillights, side lights, turn indicator,daytime driving lights) taillamps (highlightedin orange in the photo) is intermittentlydisplayed. | |
| B630625 Aug 2025 | Electrical System | The headliner light partially/does not illuminate. | |
| B510424 Aug 2025 | Structure | While driving on rough/uneven roads, a buzzing sound can be heard from the upper tailgate interior trim panel. | |
| B320123 Aug 2025 | Steering | When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard. | |
| B110625 Aug 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Engine | Due to an assembly error, the oil pump screws may not have been torqued correctly. |
| B064125 Jul 2025 | Unknown Or Other | Seal Return | |
| B063925 Jul 2025 | Unknown Or Other | Adapter Disc Return | |
| B520925 Jul 2025 | Electrical System | The seat lumbar system “Massage” will not function if the module needs to be initialized. This can occur toeither the driver’s and/or passenger side seat. | |
| B341025 Jul 2025 | Service Brakes | After programming from the I-Levels between …24-03-505 and lower than …24-03-540 to I-Level …24-11-530 or higher, the following CCM may be displayed: “CCM-2525: Brake system. Drive at moderate speed” | |
| B660325 Jul 2025 | Electrical System | Check control message is displayed indicating the parking assistance systems have limited functionality dueto errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates parking assistance features have limitedfunctionality while the errors continue to be detected. | |
| B120725 Jun 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | A quality check revealed that the DME in these vehicles has a programming error. This results in a deviation of the fuel-air mixture in the internal combustion engine. |
| 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). | |
| B660725 May 2025 | Electrical System | The speed limit warning adopted speed, which is set by the customer, is automatically reverting to lowervalue after an extended duration of the sleep cycle. | |
| B120725 May 2025 | Electrical System | A quality check revealed that the DME in these vehicles has a programming error. This results in a deviation of the fuel-air mixture in the internal combustion engine. | |
| B511025 May 2025 | Structure | A whistling sound is heard coming from the front end of the vehicle while driving at various speeds. | |
| B120525 May 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Engine | Moisture may enter the start generator supply line and cause corrosion inside the line. |
| B660325 May 2025 | Electrical System | Check control message is displayed indicating the parking assistance systems have limited functionality dueto errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates parking assistance features have limitedfunctionality while the errors continue to be detected. | |
| B651525 May 2025 | Electrical System | When initiating a phone call to a specific saved contact, Intelligent Personal Assistant may not be able tolocate the contact or may call the incorrect contact. | |
| B110325 May 2025 | Engine | The “Check Engine Oil Level” warning is displayed while driving due to one of the following: Shortly after a detailed measurement has been carried out Shortly after engine oil has been topped up Shortly after an engine oil service has been carried out | |
| B650925 May 2025 | Electrical System | Customer may complain that Projected Modes (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto) do not connect in the vehicle. Itis found that the WiFi in the vehicle is also not active and cannot be turned on. | |
| B340625 May 2025 | Service Brakes | Brake “groaning” noises heard at the rear axle at slow speeds, i.e. close to standstill, stop and go driving;when parking or maneuvering. | |
| 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). |
| B630418 Apr 2025 | Visibility/Wiper | One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored. | |
| B610225 Apr 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Due to unfavorable tolerances, the Power Control Unit (PCU) may switch off under heavy loads and nolonger charge the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Auxiliary (AUX) battery. This leads to the failure of the roll stabilization,and loss of communication to the EARS modules (S 0421 & S 0422). |
| B240224 Apr 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Power Train | Due to a manufacturing issue, the torque on the bolts of the transmission Mechatronics was not carried outaccording to the specification. The faulty torquing can cause a malfunction within the transmission, and as a result, the emergencyoperation of the transmission. |
Showing 60 of 160 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.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 8 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 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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