BMW X5 recalls and problems
104 recalls and 3,184 owner complaints for 27 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
104
Complaints
3,184
Crashes reported
113
Fires reported
156
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BMW X5 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 X5 | 2 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 X5 | 5 | 63 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 X5 | 8 | 145 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 X5 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 X5 | 1 | 74 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 X5 | 12 | 114 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 X5 | 11 | 115 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 X5 | 13 | 195 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 X5 | 6 | 73 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 X5 | 7 | 76 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 X5 | 6 | 74 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 X5 | 6 | 152 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 X5 | 8 | 99 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 X5 | 6 | 149 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 X5 | 10 | 271 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 X5 | 14 | 265 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 X5 | 14 | 124 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 X5 | 12 | 138 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 X5 | 10 | 215 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 X5 | 8 | 71 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 X5 | 2 | 169 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 X5 | 2 | 82 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| 2004 X5 | 4 | 64 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 X5 | 3 | 99 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 X5 | 3 | 102 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 X5 | 12 | 160 | 4 | 16 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 X5 | 6 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported BMW X5 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 690 | |
| Air Bags | 624 | |
| Electrical System | 557 | |
| Power Train | 448 | |
| Unknown or Other | 285 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 277 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 227 | |
| Service Brakes | 183 | |
| Steering | 117 | |
| Structure | 111 |
All BMW X5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-733 | Nov 4, 2026 | 2016–2018 | Park outsideElectrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2016 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4, 2012-2015 X1, 2013-2017 X3, 2015-2016 4 Series Gran Coupe, 2 Series Convertible, 2014-2016 328xi Gran Turismo, 2 Series Coupe, 4… |
| 26V-422 | Jul 1, 2026 | 2024–2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 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… |
| 25V-837 | Dec 4, 2025 | 2026 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. |
| 25V-748 | Oct 31, 2025 | 2000–2001 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 X5 vehicles that may be equipped with a sport steering wheel containing a Takata PSDI-4 air bag inflator. |
| 25V-644 | Sep 25, 2025 | 2019–2020 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. |
| 25V-556 | Aug 27, 2025 | 2026 | Visibility | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X5 Plug-in Hybrid, X5, and X7 vehicles. |
| 24V-739 | Oct 2, 2024 | 2024 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America, LLC. |
| 24V-697 | Sep 18, 2024 | 2024–2025 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC), 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… |
| 24V-608 | Aug 13, 2024 | 2016–2018 | Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC. |
| 24V-576 | Aug 1, 2024 | 2019–2020 | Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. |
| 24V-527 | Jul 11, 2024 | 2014 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series… |
| 24V-345 | May 15, 2024 | 2025 | Seat Belts | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 XM, 2025 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. |
| 24V-327 | May 10, 2024 | 2024–2025 | Equipment | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 X5 xDrive40i vehicles. |
| 24V-138 | Feb 23, 2024 | 2024 | Structure, Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. |
| 24V-104 | Feb 12, 2024 | 2024–2025 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America, LLC. |
| 23V-821 | Dec 6, 2023 | 2023 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe… |
| 23V-797 | Nov 24, 2023 | 2014 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, and 2015 X4 xDrive35i vehicles. |
| 23V-707 | Oct 20, 2023 | 2010–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series Coupe, 5 Series Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, X3… |
| 23V-622 | Sep 7, 2023 | 2024 | 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. |
| 23V-471 | Jul 10, 2023 | 2024 | 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. |
| 23V-253 | Apr 6, 2023 | 2023 | Seats | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. |
| 22V-942 | Dec 19, 2022 | 2023 | Seats | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 M50i and X5 xDrive 45e vehicles. |
| 22V-820 | Nov 2, 2022 | 2023 | Visibility | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. |
| 22V-267 | Apr 20, 2022 | 2019–2022 | Visibility | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6… |
| 21V-907 | Nov 19, 2021 | 2014–2017 | Fuel System, Diesel | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and… |
| 21V-586 | Jul 29, 2021 | 2014–2018 | Fuel System, Diesel | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. |
| 21V-520 | Jul 8, 2021 | 2019 | Electrical System, Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle. |
| 21V-156 | Mar 10, 2021 | 2021 | Seats | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5 xDrive45e, 2021 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, and XB7 vehicles. |
| 21V-096 | Feb 19, 2021 | 2019–2021 | Back Over Prevention | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7… |
| 21V-089 | Feb 18, 2021 | 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i and X5 xDrive40i vehicles. |
| 21V-062 | Feb 10, 2021 | 2019–2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6… |
| 21V-031 | Jan 29, 2021 | 2021 | Steering | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5M, X5 xDrive45e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i vehicles. |
| 20V-761 | Dec 9, 2020 | 2021 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i… |
| 20V-678 | Nov 4, 2020 | 2020–2021 | Suspension | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. |
| 20V-601 | Sep 30, 2020 | 2021 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5… |
| 20V-528 | Sep 1, 2020 | 2020–2021 | Exterior Lighting | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M, X7 M50i and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. |
| 20V-490 | Aug 18, 2020 | 2021 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. |
| 20V-483 | Aug 14, 2020 | 2021 | Tires | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X6 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i) and X5 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i) vehicles equipped with certain Pirelli tires. |
| 20V-465 | Aug 7, 2020 | 2020 | Electrical System, Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive 40i, X5 xDrive 40i and one X7 xDrive 40i vehicle. |
| 20V-434 | Jul 28, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Steering | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X5 xDrive50i vehicles and 2020 X6M vehicles. |
| 20V-017 | Jan 15, 2020 | 2007–2013 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013… |
| 20V-016 | Jan 15, 2020 | 2007–2012 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2012 X5 xDrive35d, 2008-2012 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2007-2012 X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M and… |
| 19V-684 | Sep 27, 2019 | 2019–2020 | Back Over Prevention | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i… |
| 19V-631 | Aug 28, 2019 | 2020 | Steering | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i and X7 M50i vehicles. |
| 19V-541 | Jul 23, 2019 | 2019 | Wheels | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive50i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. |
| 19V-513 | Jul 3, 2019 | 2019 | Engine, Fuel System, Other | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. |
| 19V-096 | Feb 13, 2019 | 2019 | Seat Belts, Seats | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive40i and xDrive50i vehicles. |
| 19V-017 | Jan 14, 2019 | 2007–2013 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d… |
| 18V-918 | Dec 19, 2018 | 2019 | Equipment | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i and X5 xDrive50i vehicles. |
| 18V-755 | Oct 25, 2018 | 2014–2017 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d… |
| 18V-732 | Oct 17, 2018 | 2019 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i vehicles. |
| 18V-652 | Sep 20, 2018 | 2018 | Equipment | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive… |
| 18V-439 | Jun 28, 2018 | 2018 | Suspension | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. |
| 18V-336 | May 23, 2018 | 2009–2013 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2013 X5 xDrive 35d diesel vehicles. |
| 18V-248 | Apr 18, 2018 | 2010–2012 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M… |
| 18V-030 | Jan 9, 2018 | 2007–2013 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2009-2013 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles… |
| 17V-727 | Nov 17, 2017 | 2018 | Suspension | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. |
| 17V-683 | Oct 30, 2017 | 2007–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i… |
| 17V-327 | May 18, 2017 | 2017 | Equipment, Tires | BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M vehicles. |
| 17V-189 | Mar 17, 2017 | 2017 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, Inc. |
| 17V-138 | Mar 2, 2017 | 2011–2013 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC, (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2013 X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2011-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles, and 2011 x6 ActiveHybrid Vehicles. |
| 17V-047 | Jan 20, 2017 | 2001–2003 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT… |
| 17V-020 | Jan 10, 2017 | 2007–2009, 2012 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama… |
| 16V-919 | Dec 21, 2016 | 2016 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 X5 xDrive40e vehicles manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 9, 2015. |
| 16V-746 | Oct 17, 2016 | 2007–2011 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011… |
| 16V-683 | Sep 21, 2016 | 2014–2015 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC. |
| 16V-364 | May 25, 2016 | 2007–2011 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, 2009-2011 X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2008-2011 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and… |
| 16V-311 | May 17, 2016 | 2011 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 X5 xDrive 35i, xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to November 20, 2010, 2011 X5 xDrive35d… |
| 15V-318 | May 28, 2015 | 2003 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes… |
| 15V-147 | Mar 13, 2015 | 2014–2015 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35d Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 19, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and 2014-2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35i, X5 sDrive 35i, X5… |
| 14V-650 | Oct 17, 2014 | 2015 | Seats | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X5 vehicles manufactured September 12, 2014,to September 21, 2014 and equipped with the optional rear comfort seat. |
| 14V-202 | Apr 17, 2014 | 2014 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 X5 SAV vehicles manufactured December 12, 2013, through March 10, 2014, and equipped with the Soft Close Automatic (SCA) option. |
| 13V-564 | Nov 12, 2013 | 2006 | Air Bags | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year… |
| 13V-339 | Aug 7, 2013 | 2009–2010 | Fuel System, Diesel | BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from June 13, 2009, through November 9, 2009. |
| 12V-267 | Jun 13, 2012 | 2012–2013 | Steering | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2012 x5 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and 2013 x5 and x6 vehicles. |
| 12V-019 | Jan 23, 2012 | 2012 | Power Train | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2012 x5 xdrive 35i sports activity vehicles, manufactured from december 19, 2011, through december 21, 2011. |
| 11V-521 | Oct 20, 2011 | 2010–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, model year 2010-2011 5-series gran turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-series, model year 2010-2011 x5 sav, and model year 2008-2011 x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or… |
| 11V-441 | Aug 19, 2011 | 2009 | Fuel System, Diesel | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2009 x5 xdrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from october 1, 2008, through june 12, 2009. |
| 10V-518 | Oct 26, 2010 | 2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 x5 savs vehicles with 6-cylinder engines manufactured from november 1, 2007 through august 31, 2008. |
| 10V-233 | Jun 2, 2010 | 2011 | Equipment | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 x5 sav and x6 sav passenger vehicles manufactured from april 1 through may 8, 2010. |
| 10V-152 | Apr 15, 2010 | 2010 | Exterior Lighting | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2010 x5 m sav vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 10V-025 | Jan 28, 2010 | 2010 | Visibility | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2010 x5 and x6 sport activity vehicles manufactured between december 14, 2009 and december 16, 2009. |
| 09V-255 | Jul 8, 2009 | 2009 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Bmw is recalling my 2009 x5 and x6 vehicles. |
| 08V-170 | Apr 11, 2008 | 2008 | Suspension | Bmw is recalling 55 my 2008 x5 sport utility vehicles for problems with the rear axle stabilizer (Anti-sway bar). |
| 05V-504 | Nov 1, 2005 | 2005–2006 | Power Train | Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate. |
| 05V-367 | Aug 26, 2005 | 2005 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain sport utility vehicles, the attachment of the brake line support bracket within the front left wheel well was not welded according to specifications. |
| 04V-409 | Aug 18, 2004 | 2004 | Power Train | On certain passenger vehicles with 3.0 l engines and manual transmissions, if the vehicle is in first gear, and moving slowly, with the accelerator pedal held in a constant position of low engine speed and with the… |
| 04V-402 | Aug 13, 2004 | 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain sport utility vehicles, the in-tank fuel line may have been attached incorrectly. |
| 04V-344 | Jul 14, 2004 | 2004 | Power Train | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8 and 12 cylinder engines, the digital engine management control (Emc) units were not produced according to specifications. |
| 03V-475 | Nov 14, 2003 | 2004 | Power Train | On certain sport utility vehicles, the bolts that hold the front differential, the right output shaft housing flange at the engine, and the right-hand engine support may be insufficiently tightened. |
| 03V-197 | May 27, 2003 | 2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain passenger vehicles, it is possible that the distance between the brake line and the steering shaft joint is not sufficient. |
| 03V-032 | Feb 4, 2003 | 2002 | Seat Belts | On certain passenger vehicles, the connection of the safety belt buckle to the steel rope of the tensioner does not meet bmw specifications. |
| 03V-001 | Jan 9, 2003 | 2000–2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain sport utility vehicles, it may be possible for the front brake line to slip out of the retaining bracket located at the front strut. |
| 02V-194 | Jul 24, 2002 | 2000–2001 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain passenger vehicles, due to a manufacturing problem, the brake pedal arm pivot shaft could loosen from its support bracket. |
| 02V-138 | May 16, 2002 | 2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. |
| 01V-206 | Jun 21, 2001 | 2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 01V-197 | Jun 14, 2001 | 2001 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. |
| 01V-196 | Jun 14, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Power Train | Vehicle description: 4.4i sport utility vehicles. |
| 01V-195 | Jun 14, 2001 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Vehicle description: 4.4i sport utility vehicles. |
| 01V-173 | May 24, 2001 | 2001 | Steering | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 01V-030 | Feb 6, 2001 | 2001 | Steering | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-341 | Oct 24, 2000 | 2001 | Steering | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. |
| 00V-261 | Sep 11, 2000 | 2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. |
| 00V-010 | Jan 18, 2000 | 2000 | Steering | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW X5?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2012 BMW X5 has the most reports (271). Check the 2012 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW X5 have?
NHTSA lists 104 safety recalls covering BMW X5 model years 2000–2026.
What are the most common BMW X5 problems?
Owners report engine, air bags, electrical system problems most often.