Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
BMW Brilliance recalls some domestically produced BMW vehicles over integrated brake booster defect
In 2024, BMW Brilliance recalled 13,666 domestically produced X1 and X5 vehicles. A component issue with the integrated brake booster DSCi could lead to insufficient auxiliary braking, increased required pedal force, and affect ABS and DSC functions. The company replaced the device free of charge; the announcement recorded no related accidents or casualties.
2024
Domestically produced BMW models' driveshaft noise and after-sales handling exposed on CCTV 315
In 2024, CCTV's 315 Gala reported driveshaft abnormal noise in some BMW models and repeated repair complaints from owners, involving domestically produced 3 Series and other models. BMW responded that it valued user feedback, said the phenomenon did not affect driving safety, and continued to handle after-sales issues. This item is limited to the reported models and dispute, and does not directly conclude that the noise rendered all BMW vehicles unsafe.
2021
Brilliance BMW announces recall of some domestically produced iX3 electric vehicles
Recall announced
Brilliance BMW filed a recall plan covering 6,636 domestically produced iX3 electric vehicles. The battery control unit software may fail to discharge the high-voltage intermediate circuit quickly enough after a severe collision, potentially affecting 12V electrical-system functions. The recall was scheduled to begin on June 1, 2021, with free software upgrades offered remotely or through authorized dealers.
Stated objective. 消除安全隐患
Company response
Recall — 华晨宝马汽车有限公司
华晨宝马汽车有限公司将通过远程软件升级(OTA)方式为召回范围内的车辆免费升级电池控制单元软件，用户无需到店即可完成软件升级；对于无法通过远程软件升级(OTA)方式实施召回的车辆，华晨宝马汽车有限公司将通过授权经销商联系相关用户，为车辆免费升级电池控制单元软件，以消除安全隐患。
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本次召回范围内车辆电池控制单元的软件存在设计问题。车辆发生严重的碰撞事故时，电池控制单元的软件不能在要求的时间内确保高压车载网中的中间电路快速放电。
自2021年6月1日起，召回生产日期从2020年9月1日到2021年4月30日的部分国产iX3电动汽车，共计6636台。
2021
BMW companies announce recalls covering 1,964 vehicles in China
Recall announced
On March 5, 2021, BMW Brilliance Automotive and BMW (China) Automotive Trading filed recall plans with China's market regulator covering 1,964 vehicles in two batches. The recalls were scheduled to begin on March 13 and March 26, 2021.
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华晨宝马汽车有限公司（以下简称华晨宝马）、宝马（中国）汽车贸易有限公司（以下简称宝马中国）根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例实施办法》的要求，向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划。
第二批次涉及车型及召回时间：自2021年3月26日起，华晨宝马汽车有限公司召回生产日期从2020年10月28日至2020年12月14日的iX3汽车，共计82台；宝马（中国）汽车贸易有限公司召回生产日期从2019年7月5日至2020年11月30日的X5、X5M、X6、X7、7系、8系及M8汽车，共计1274台。以上共计1356台。
第一批次涉及车型及召回时间：自2021年3月13日起，华晨宝马汽车有限公司召回生产日期从2020年3月27日至2020年4月6日的525Li、530Li汽车，共计407台；宝马（中国）汽车贸易有限公司召回生产日期从2020年3月13日至2020年6月15日的525i、530i、740Li汽车，共计201台。以上共计608台。
2021
Brilliance BMW recalls X3 and iX3 vehicles
Recall announced
Brilliance BMW announced a recall of 8,114 X3 and iX3 vehicles because an incorrectly positioned switch in the rear center seat-belt retractor could prevent the sensor from functioning properly and leave passengers unsecured during emergency braking.
Company response
Remediation — 华晨宝马汽车有限公司
华晨宝马汽车有限公司将为受影响的车辆免费检查后排中部安全带，必要时更换后排中部安全带，以消除安全隐患。
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本次召回范围内车辆因供应商生产过程中的装配错误，后排中部安全带的自动卷收器中的一个翘板开关可能定位错误，在发生故障时，可能导致感应锁定传感器在安全带卷收器内无法正常工作，从而导致在紧急制动时，乘客无法被固定在座椅上，存在安全隐患。
日前，华晨宝马汽车有限公司根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例实施办法》的要求，向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划，自即日起，召回生产日期从2020年12月29日到2021年1月25日的X3、iX3汽车，共计8114辆。
2020
BMW announces recall of 4,827 3-series vehicles in China over airbag defects
Recall announced
BMW Brilliance Co. and BMW (China) Automotive Trading Ltd. announced a recall of 4,827 3-series vehicles from the Chinese market because defective Takata airbag inflators may rupture and send metal fragments into occupants, potentially causing serious injury or death. The recall was set to begin on May 1, with free replacement of the defective airbags.
Stated objective. 消除安全隐患
Company response
Recall — BMW Brilliance Co.
The two auto companies promised to recall the affected vehicles again and replace the defective airbags free of charge, according to the statement.
Recall — BMW (China) Automotive Trading Ltd.
The two auto companies promised to recall the affected vehicles again and replace the defective airbags free of charge, according to the statement.
Recall — 华晨宝马
华晨宝马汽车有限公司、宝马（中国）汽车贸易有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费更换带有更稳定药剂（硝酸胍）的前排乘客侧安全气囊，以消除安全隐患。
Remediation — 华晨宝马汽车有限公司、宝马（中国）汽车贸易有限公司
华晨宝马汽车有限公司、宝马（中国）汽车贸易有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费更换带有更稳定药剂（硝酸胍）的前排乘客侧安全气囊，以消除安全隐患。
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Defective Takata airbag inflators of the affected vehicles may rupture and send sharp metal fragments into occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The recall, set to begin on May 1, will involve 4,193 domestically-made sedans manufactured between July 11, 2003 and May 18, 2005, and 634 imported cars produced between Nov. 18, 1999 and Feb. 23, 2006, the State Administration for Market Regulation said in a statement on its website.
近日，国家市场监督管理总局发布公告称，华晨宝马、宝马（中国）宣布自2020年5月1日起，再次召回部分国产及进口1999-2006款3系汽车，共计4827辆。
2019
BMW recalls 67 vehicles in China
Recall announced
BMW China Automotive Trading Co., Ltd. and BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. filed a recall plan covering 67 vehicles: imported BMW 730Li and Z4 models and locally made BMW 325i and 325Li models. According to the companies, the affected vehicles may have an engine balance-shaft bearing defect that could lead to engine damage and, in the worst case, engine shutdown while driving. The companies said they would replace the engines of the affected vehicles free of charge.
Stated objective. 消除安全隐患
Company response
Remediation — 宝马（中国）汽车贸易有限公司、华晨宝马汽车有限公司
宝马（中国）汽车贸易有限公司、华晨宝马汽车有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费更换发动机，以消除安全隐患。
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宝马（中国）汽车贸易有限公司、华晨宝马汽车有限公司向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划，自2019年12月16日起召回以下车辆，共计67辆。
本次召回范围内车辆发动机平衡轴的滚针轴承外环可能未正确压入发动机曲轴箱，轴承外环可能在发动机运行过程中从曲轴箱脱出。这可能导致平衡轴松动并同曲轴接触、干涉，并导致发动机曲轴和/或缸体损坏，如果发动机严重损坏，可能造成发动机机油泄漏。在最坏的情况下，不能排除车辆行驶过程中发动机熄火，会降低车辆操控性，存在安全隐患。
宝马（中国）汽车贸易有限公司、华晨宝马汽车有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费更换发动机，以消除安全隐患。
2019
BMW Brilliance announces vehicle recall
Recall announced
BMW Brilliance Automotive filed a recall plan with China's State Administration for Market Regulation covering 312,281 vehicles produced from April 22, 2011, through July 31, 2016. The company advised owners to limit fuel filling before repairs, stating that added fuel-tank load could trigger damage.
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华晨宝马建议，用户在召回维修前加注燃油时不要超过油量表的3/4（约45升），以免增加燃油箱负荷诱发损坏。
昨日，国家市场监督管理总局官网显示，华晨宝马汽车有限公司向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划，决定召回2011年4月22日至2016年7月31日期间生产的部分华晨宝马316i、316Li等多款汽车，共计312281辆。
2019
BMW Brilliance announces recall of 312,281 vehicles in China
Recall announced
BMW Brilliance Automotive announced a recall of 312,281 vehicles in China due to defective fuel tanks that could cause oil leaks and increase risks. The recall was scheduled to begin in two batches, on December 27, 2019, and May 29, 2020. The company stated that it would inspect the affected vehicles and replace defective tanks free of charge.
BMW Brilliance Automotive said it would recall 312,281 vehicles in China because of defective fuel tanks that could cause oil leaks and increase risks. The recall was scheduled to begin in two batches, on December 27, 2019 and May 29, 2020; the companies said they would inspect the vehicles and replace defective tanks free of charge.
Company response
Remediation — BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd.
The companies will examine the recalled vehicles and replace the defective fuel tanks free of charge.
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The companies will examine the recalled vehicles and replace the defective fuel tanks free of charge.
The recall of 150,951 vehicles will begin on Dec. 27, 2019 and the recall of 161,330 vehicles will start on May 29, 2020.
BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd., a joint venture between the BMW Group and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd., will recall 312,281 vehicles in China due to defective fuel tanks, China's market regulator has said.