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Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.

Why we don't show Bmw-wide stats: Bmw reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Bmw F-150 might be solid while the BmwFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.

Bmw Models (52)

Sorted by severity (worst first)
1

Bmw 530i

(1994–2024) high severity
788 complaintsCrash rate: 7.1%Severity: 31421
2

Bmw 330i

(2001–2025) high severity
1,054 complaintsCrash rate: 3.8%Severity: 22313
3

Bmw 430i

(2017–2025) high severity
140 complaintsCrash rate: 12.9%Severity: 6370
4

Bmw 335

(2007–2013) high severity
96 complaintsCrash rate: 3.1%Severity: 3241
5

Bmw 328d

(2014–2018) high severity
271 complaintsCrash rate: 3.7%Severity: 3128
6

Bmw 335i

(2007–2016) high severity
1,132 complaintsCrash rate: 3.8%Severity: 2986
7

Bmw 550i

(2006–2016) high severity
386 complaintsCrash rate: 3.6%Severity: 2728
8

Bmw 328i

(1996–2016) high severity
3,738 complaintsCrash rate: 5.6%Severity: 2586
9

Bmw 1 Series

(2000–2011) high severity
134 complaintsCrash rate: 3.0%Severity: 2128
10

Bmw 750

(1988–2001) high severity
28 complaintsCrash rate: 10.7%Severity: 1940
11

Bmw 740

(1991–2001) high severity
44 complaintsCrash rate: 9.1%Severity: 1600
12

Bmw 528

(1986–2000) high severity
37 complaintsCrash rate: 5.4%Severity: 1400
13

Bmw 528i

(1997–2016) high severity
1,227 complaintsCrash rate: 2.3%Severity: 1386
14

Bmw 535d

(2014–2016) high severity
98 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 1362
15

Bmw 328

(2007–2013) high severity
125 complaintsCrash rate: 5.6%Severity: 1079
16

Bmw 535i

(1986–2016) high severity
719 complaintsCrash rate: 5.1%Severity: 796
17

Bmw 335xi

(2007–2015) high severity
205 complaintsCrash rate: 5.4%Severity: 665
18

Bmw 328xi

(2006–2016) high severity
672 complaintsCrash rate: 4.8%Severity: 586
19

Bmw Z3

(1996–2003) high severity
296 complaintsCrash rate: 5.7%Severity: 523
20

Bmw 540

(1994–2001) high severity
27 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 496
21

Bmw Z4

(2002–2022) high severity
1,438 complaintsCrash rate: 2.4%Severity: 277
22

Bmw 528xi

(2008–2014) high severity
234 complaintsCrash rate: 2.6%Severity: 268
23

Bmw Ix

(2022–2025) high severity
176 complaintsCrash rate: 35.8%Severity: 215
24

Bmw 535xi

(2007–2013)
223 complaintsCrash rate: 0.4%Severity: 199
25

Bmw Z8

(2001–2002)
7 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 154
26

Bmw M6

(1988–2018)
48 complaintsCrash rate: 2.1%Severity: 122
27

Bmw 535

(1985–1996) high severity
23 complaintsCrash rate: 13.0%Severity: 115
28

Bmw M3

(1988–2025)
548 complaintsCrash rate: 6.4%Severity: 106
29

Bmw I3

(2014–2019)
278 complaintsCrash rate: 5.8%Severity: 99
30

Bmw X5

(2000–2026)
4,357 complaintsCrash rate: 4.0%Severity: 91
31

Bmw M5

(2000–2025)
149 complaintsCrash rate: 4.7%Severity: 88
32

Bmw 228i

(2014–2023)
92 complaintsCrash rate: 8.7%Severity: 83
33

Bmw I7

(2023–2024) high severity
47 complaintsCrash rate: 17.0%Severity: 72
34

Bmw 7-Series

(2009–2012)
26 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 69
35

Bmw I5

(2024–2025) high severity
42 complaintsCrash rate: 19.0%Severity: 67
36

Bmw I4

(2022–2024) high severity
119 complaintsCrash rate: 26.1%Severity: 60
37

Bmw X5 M

(2012–2012)
3 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 58
38

Bmw X3

(2004–2026)
2,671 complaintsCrash rate: 6.1%Severity: 55
39

Bmw 550xi

(2013–2016)
11 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 49
40

Bmw X1

(2013–2025)
922 complaintsCrash rate: 4.6%Severity: 48
41

Bmw X6

(2006–2026)
293 complaintsCrash rate: 3.8%Severity: 39
42

Bmw Xm

(2023–2025)
17 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 23
43

Bmw X7

(2019–2026)
413 complaintsCrash rate: 3.9%Severity: 22
44

Bmw M4

(2015–2024)
61 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 20
45

Bmw 5-Series

(2003–2009)
21 complaintsCrash rate: 4.8%Severity: 20
46

Bmw X4

(2015–2024) high severity
127 complaintsCrash rate: 13.4%Severity: 18
47

Bmw M8

(2020–2020) high severity
8 complaintsCrash rate: 37.5%Severity: 17
48

Bmw M2

(2016–2024)
34 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 11
49

Bmw 6-Series

(2007–2007)
3 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 9
50

Bmw I8

(2014–2020)
10 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 9
51

Bmw X2

(2018–2024) high severity
36 complaintsCrash rate: 13.9%Severity: 9
52

Bmw 3-Series

(2003–2003) high severity
28 complaintsCrash rate: 14.3%Severity: 9
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Most Common Bmw Problems

Components most reported across all Bmw models in NHTSA complaints.

ComponentComplaintsCrash %
AIR BAGS5,1287.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4,3552.4%
ENGINE4,2231.9%
POWER TRAIN2,2923.3%
STEERING2,0103.2%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1,8792.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1,8574.6%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1,6380.3%
SERVICE BRAKES1,21317.9%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1,2001.0%

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