Known faults for BMW.

Most common faults

Sorted by how many of this make's models each entry applies to.

1. ZF 8HP oil level, leaks and harsh shifts32 models

   Automatic gearboxSerie 1 (F20) · Serie 2 Coupé / Cabrio (F22/F23) · Serie 2 Coupé (G42) · M2 (G87) · +28

2. B-engine coolant leaks and EGR cooler29 models

   Cooling / EGRSerie 1 (F20) · Serie 1 (F40) · Serie 1 (F70) · Serie 2 Coupé / Cabrio (F22/F23) · +25

3. BMW petrol electric water pump, leaks and VANOS20 models

   Cooling / leaks / VANOSSerie 1 (E81/E82/E87/E88) · Serie 1 (F20) · Serie 2 Coupé / Cabrio (F22/F23) · M2 (F87) · +16

4. Stretched rear timing chain14 models

   Timing systemSerie 1 (E81/E82/E87/E88) · Serie 1 (F20) · Serie 2 Coupé / Cabrio (F22/F23) · Serie 3 (E90/E91/E92/E93) · +10

5. N57 timing chain12 models

   Timing systemSerie 3 (F30/F31) · Serie 3 GT (F34) · Serie 4 (F32/F33/F36) · Serie 5 (F10/F11) · +8

6. Oil filter housing gasket leak10 models

   Oil leaksSerie 1 (F20) · Serie 2 Coupé / Cabrio (F22/F23) · Serie 3 (F30/F31) · Serie 3 GT (F34) · +6

7. Broken plastic chain guides10 models

   Timing systemSerie 1 (F20) · Serie 2 Coupé / Cabrio (F22/F23) · Serie 3 (F30/F31) · Serie 3 GT (F34) · +6

8. Intake swirl flaps (M57)10 models

   IntakeSerie 3 (E46) · Serie 3 (E90/E91/E92/E93) · Serie 5 (E39) · Serie 5 (E60/E61) · +6

Models by era

Grouped by the launch year of each generation. Photos show the generation listed; if there is no verified photo, no other car is shown instead.

Recalls

Check what each recall covers: market, production period and VIN. Ask the manufacturer whether a repair is outstanding.

• Recall: passenger airbag inflatorPassive safety
• Recall: driver airbagPassive safety
• Recall: subsequently installed Takata airbagPassive safety
• Recall: positive battery cable connectionElectrical system
• Recall: heated backrest overheatingElectrical / seats
• Recall: i3 current sensor calibrationElectric powertrain