BMW common problems & reliability
Model-by-model fault guides for BMW. Pick a model to see its known issues, when they typically appear, and what to inspect before you buy.
BMW 1 Series
2011–2024 · F20/F40
4 known faults to check
BMW 2 Series
2014–2025 · F22/F44/G42
4 known faults to check
BMW 3 Series
2012–2018 · F30
4 known faults to check
BMW 4 Series
2014–2025 · F32/G22
4 known faults to check
BMW 5 Series
2011–2016 · F10 (6th gen)
4 known faults to check
BMW 7 Series
2015–2022 · G11
4 known faults to check
BMW i3
2013–2022 · I01
4 known faults to check
BMW i4
2021–2025 · G26
4 known faults to check
BMW X1
2012–2024 · E84/F48
4 known faults to check
BMW X2
2018–2025 · F39/U10
4 known faults to check
BMW X3
2011–2017 · F25 (2nd gen)
4 known faults to check
BMW X4
2018–2025 · G02
4 known faults to check
BMW X5
2014–2018 · F15 (3rd gen)
4 known faults to check
BMW X6
2014–2019 · F16
5 known faults to check
BMW Z4
2009–2016 · E89
5 known faults to check
Severity reference: LowMediumHighCritical