2014 BMW X5

8 recalls, 130 complaints - 605 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

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 Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo,... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

1,145 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, and 2015 X4 xDrive35i vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

486 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Defect Description

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 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculati... Read more

Consequence

A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim ow... Read more

50,404 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

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. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

11,216 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Defect Description

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 SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirc... Read more

Consequence

The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-5... Read more

44,368 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X3 xDrive28d, X4 xDrive28i and X4 xDrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 X5 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, and 2014 X5 xDrive35d vehicles. The affected vehicles have a d... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

3,606 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

AIR BAGS

Defect Description

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 xDrive 50i, Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 28, 2013, to Feb... Read more

Consequence

Without a secure connection to the inflator, the HPS air bags may have insufficient inflation during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Head Protection System, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

46 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Defect Description

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. The rear side door lock mechanisms may not have been manufactured to correct tolerances and when the ... Read more

Consequence

A disengaged child safety lock would allow the rear seat occupant to pull the door handle twice and open the door while the vehicle is parked or in motion, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear side door locks and any affected door locks will be replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

6,400 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

130 total complaints 4 crashes 14 fires 5 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	15
STRUCTURE:BODY	15
POWER TRAIN	12
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	12
ENGINE	12
AIR BAGS	9
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	9
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	6
SERVICE BRAKES	6
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	5

Incident date: Jun 19, 2026

I purchased my vehicle around Labor Day of 2020. I still own and operate the vehicle. Since I have owned my vehicle, I have repeatedly been told my turbos are leaking oil, etc. I have even had several oil leaks repaired on my car. Fast forward six years, and I am buying 5 quarts of oil every two wee... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2026

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

10R80 Transmission issues. Hard shifting, lunging forward, irradic shifting on highway, hard shifting between 3rd and 4th gear which causes the vehicle to lunge forward. Near full transmission failure on highway. Excessive loss of power and erratic shifting. Had to pull over in the highway. Mechanic... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights failed to properly illuminate the roadway, limiting the driver’s vision while driving. The contact stated that the passenger’s side headlight was inoperable, and the driver’s side headlight was... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

I received a recall notice (XXX-XXX-XXX.pdf) and informed to call Allwin Powersports Corp. (APC) at either [XXX] or [XXX] for remedy -- a replacement at no cost to me. the NHTSA Campaign Number is 26E001. I have called many times since receiving the notice, and there is no answer on either numb... Read more

Incident date: Dec 22, 2025

I am reporting a failure by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) to provide a remedy for Recall 25V302 (55C) within a reasonable timeframe. The local dealer (Houston, TX) has confirmed a 6-week backorder for the side curtain airbag parts. The dealer refuses to ground the vehicle or provide a loaner/rental. As this... Read more

Incident date: Dec 27, 2024

My 2021 Kia Seltos has an active safety recall related to the engine (Recall #SC336). The dealership (Darling's Kia, Formerly Van Syckle Kia in Bangor, ME) scheduled a repair but canceled it due to needing a "software update." I was told there is no timeline for completion and that no loaner or alte... Read more

Incident date: Dec 27, 2024

Incident date: May 6, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed, the vehicle stalled, and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the heavy fuel consumption warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the deale... Read more

Incident date: Mar 13, 2025

Vehicle often applies brakes on its own . At first it was only in turns . However now it does it when driving straight on the the freeway or just down the street at 45mph. I have fixed my alignment ,new tires, all of the front suspension and nothing prevents the car from trying to brake for me. it i... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2025

Windows issues multiple times. The first time the driver side front window would occasionally go up then automatically down when I tried to raise the window. Likewise when I tried to open the window it would go up and down. Dealer couldn’t identify a problem since it was occasionally an issue. ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2024

Rear glass shattered spontaneously. There are many reports of this issue over a wide range of model years and no acknowledgement from Ford. Vehicle was parked with engine running and rear defrost on, no prior damage to the rear window. The drivers side rear glass shattered suddenly with a loud ban... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2024

The airbag warning light came on the 2022 Pilot Special Edition. The vehicle just hit 50,000 miles and has never been in an accident. The Honda dealership stated the SRS Control Unit had failed and needed to be replaced. I was told it was not safe to drive as the airbags may not deploy in an acciden... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving in reverse a grinding noise was present when pressing the brake pedal. Also, while operating the vehicle a burning odor was present inside the cabin of the vehicle which caused the contact to experience light headiness ... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Dec 5, 2024

1 injured

Incident date: Dec 5, 2024

Brake light and several other lights suddenly came on. The brakes became spongy. Taken to a repair place close enough for walking for diagnostic work. It showed that the brake booster needs to be replaced. There was a campaign for this problem, so Toyota knows that it is/was a problem. That campaign... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2024

I am the owner of a 2016 Acura MDX Advance. While driving, I noticed an unusual knocking sound coming from the engine, despite no warning lights or error messages prior to this incident. Concerned about the noise, I promptly brought the vehicle to an Acura dealership for inspection. The initial diag... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2024

The high voltage battery is easily accessible to the consumer with NO protection around it….as it sits slightly elevated in the cavity where the spare wheel/tire are supposed to be….(which have been eliminated). This cavity could easily by accident or intention be filled with liquid thereby set... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge started indicating that the engine was overheating, and the vehicle then lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 5, 2024

The lead frame on valve body in transmission, most fords have this recall, truck gets stuck in gear

Incident date: Oct 20, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle lost mo... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the lighting control module needed to be replaced. The veh... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the speedometer fell to “0” MPH, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle was not responding and failed to exceed 30 MPH. The contact stated t... Read more

Incident date: Mar 23, 2024

Your commercial that utilizes maximized volume is offensive. It wakes people. It causes drama in homes. And you are to blame. You need to remove it and fix it.

Incident date: Apr 16, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and the vehicle was shuddering. The contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the hood of the vehicle. No warning l... Read more

Incident date: Feb 26, 2024

Have had the power train and transmission worked on since I have owned this car. Now again the transmission is messing up. This car has less than 100,000 miles there is no reason for this many issues with the power train.

Incident date: Feb 15, 2024

While driving at highway speed with the sunvisor down, the visor suddenly became loose and hit me in the head blocking my vision. As I reached up to move the visor around, I realized that there was no tension on the swing arm and the visor would swing from the driver side window all the way to the w... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2024

The headlights are stating headlight low and triangle with a exclamation ⚠️ appears.

Incident date: Sep 3, 2023

Sticky steering wheel! Driving straight on a flat road but you need to make sure your grip is good because it steers by itself!

Incident date: Sep 3, 2023

The vehicle’ Full Self driving control malfunctioned two times. This vehicle delivered to me on Aug 31, 2023. The recent full self driving malfunctioned on Dec, 16th, 2023. The vehicle was on self driving mode and about to get into a near fatal crash. I had immediately intervened and avoided the ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2023

Incident date: Nov 28, 2023

The radio makes a loud pop & makes me jump as it goes on & off whenever it wants to. As this happens, the dash light turns off, the heater/ac turns off, the signal lights stop flashing, & when the turn signal is activated it makes a loud static noise that flashes through the speakers. It is a safety... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer wa... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2023

was driving down the road with no warning car popped and made loud noise.. the left front of the car dropped down and steering was un responsive and came to a stop made a clunking sound when trying to move it out of road but was unsuccessful...

Incident date: May 8, 2023

Incident date: Oct 21, 2023

I have a 2018 Subaru Legacy 2.5. The front catalytic converter failed April 2022 with 130k miles. the part was replace by Subaru and the part has failed again. Oct 2023 with 180k miles. Exhaust fumes enter the passenger compartment (which are Carbon Monoxide). The same part has failed two times in ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2023

Incident date: Jun 15, 2023

TODAY, I was driving my vehicle when I got multiple warnings including a “electrical failure, ABS failure, start stop failure.” I was on a stretch of road where I could not safely remove myself from traffic and was forced to proceed. Within 5 minutes of receiving the error messages my car shutd... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2023

While driving in June 2023 I was suddenly unable to turn my steering wheel and I had issues bring the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle warning notice was "abnormal voltage steering power low". Once I was able to stop the vehicle stopped altogether. I towed the vehicle to my Toyota dealership and th... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2023

While driving on the highway between Nenana and Fairbanks, AK, on August 9, 2023, I attempted to pass a slow moving RV towing a trailer. While in the passing lane, I accelerated and my vehicle suddenly loss power. I was forced to swerve out of the passing lane to avoid a collision with with oncoming... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2023

Air bag warning light is on. I talked to local Ford garage they said 1500 to 2000 to fix . Looking online at f150 forums this seems to be a common problem. This is a government mandated safety device it should be fixed for free. It can't get reset or erased without being fixed

Incident date: Aug 8, 2023

09/09/2015 LIEN REPORTED. ORIGINAL COLOR IS MOLTEN PEARL. NOW IS SILVER. - NOT IN THE RECORD. (BMW-BARRINGTON) VIN# [XXX] TITLE [XXX] WANT TO BUY THIS CAR. THE PRICE IS $33000. THIS IS VIOLATION. PLEASE HELP INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Incident date: Aug 5, 2023

The main power relay for the hybrid battery shorted out causing the safety plug to also short out. I was driving down the road in a rural location and an error message came up on the screen saying hybrid system error, pull over immediately, and the car would not restart after I pulled over. The ... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2023

I purchased this 2020 Ford Explorer ST, used while still under factory warranty. Within a week or two the IPMB module started malfunctioning, this affects all of the safety systems to include reverse brake assist, lane keeping assist, rear view camera and more. I have had the vehicle in two differen... Read more

Incident date: Mar 28, 2023

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for unrelated repairs, the mechanic determined that the rear subframe needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V604000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 28, 2023

I was at a stop light with the car in drive and the wipers on intermittent. The auto on/off feature was also enabled since the car was stopped. There was a failure related to the auto on off that seems to correlate with the windshield wipers being used. The engine shut off and the error message appe... Read more

Incident date: Nov 28, 2022

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle but could not find any failure. However, as the contact continued driving, he hear... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of ti... Read more

Incident date: Sep 14, 2022

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at 30-50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 19, 2021

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The de... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2014 BMW X5

605 manufacturer communications from 278 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	98
350000 EQUIPMENT	68
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	41
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	28
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	25
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	21
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	16
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)	14

020000 SUSPENSION

Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while stationary.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on. The following fault codes may be stored in the DDE: 24CE00 Hot film air mass meter: Ratio of measured to calculated air mass too high 27F000 Charge air ho

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

350000 EQUIPMENT

Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

220000 SEATS

Second seat row blocking access to third seat row, program seat modules. Visible stitching on first row sport seat. Third seat row backrest Bowden cable routing and length change.

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.

160000 STRUCTURE

This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry

220000 SEATS

?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North Am

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an I

350000 EQUIPMENT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.

140000 AIR BAGS

According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault ma

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

220100 SEATS:BARRIERS

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

The Lane Change Warning (LCW) yellow triangle symbol on either one, or both the exterior side view mirrors does not illuminate to alert the driver when it should.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166).

220000 SEATS

The driver's side (left rear) of the 60/40 split 2nd row seat may intermittently not fully latch into position on one side (inner rail).

220000 SEATS

When returning the 2nd row seat 60% (left) side from Easy-Entry: The seat stops moving before reaching the final home position, a check control message (CCM) appears alerting the customer that the seat back is unlocked.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.

220000 SEATS

When returning the 2nd row seat 40% (right) side from Easy-Entry: The seat stops moving before reaching the final home position, a check control message (CCM) appears alerting the customer that the seat back is unlocked. The passenger's sid

220000 SEATS

The passenger's side (right rear) of the 60/40 split 2nd row seat may intermittently not fully latch into position on one side (inner rail).

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

The front sunroof glass seal has shrunk, creating a gap which can cause wind noise or excess water entry.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Driver Assistance reduced checked control message (CCM) appears. All or some of the system functions maybe inoperative. The following fault will be stored: 481CC6.

074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)

The fuel gauge may indicate the incorrect fuel level (full and reserve).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the Instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driv

140000 AIR BAGS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digi

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called N

350000 EQUIPMENT

Component specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Sensor(s) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the ve

061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

160000 STRUCTURE

A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roads or during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in the area of the door jamb.

340000 COMMUNICATION

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. BMW of North America, et al. The Court has granted final approval of the settlement. The Settlem

340000 COMMUNICATION

072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's engine high pressure fuel pump (shown) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

350000 EQUIPMENT

The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022. The decision to phase out 3G network technology wa

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

TELEMATICS UNIT DEACTIVATION DUE TO 3G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY DISCONTINUATION: The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provide

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

TELEMATICS UNIT RETROFIT TO 4G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY: The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022

350000 EQUIPMENT

DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES: Zero-quantity adaptation injector cylinder 1: permitted filtered actuation duration 24BB00 correction too high zero-quantity adaptation injector cylinder 2: permitted filte

083200 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full: Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full.There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch.

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BMW TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120 V/240 V CHARGER: The BMW-approved accessory TurboCord electric vehicle (EV) charger will not charge the vehicle.

020000 SUSPENSION

CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONTAXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATION: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while statio

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.

200000 WHEELS

TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED: The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.

350000 EQUIPMENT

VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED: The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

NAVIGATION SYSTEM - REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROADMAP DATA: Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best navigation experience, we do everything in our power to creat

063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

N47T/N57T EGR COOLER LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on. The intake manifold (intake system) is found to have thermal deformation or damage.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED: The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Diesel Engine Intake Manifold Damaged: If Recall Campaign 18V-755: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Inspection (and repair) (SI B11 17 18) applies and shows open on an Eligible Vehicle then this bulletin does not apply. The vehicle de

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

350000 EQUIPMENT

N47/N57T NOX SENSORS BEFORE/AFTER THE SCR-LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MI: Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

N47/N57T NOX SENSORS BEFORE/AFTER THE SCR-LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MI: Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

N47T/N57T EGR COOLER - LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on.

100000 POWER TRAIN

N47T/N57T EGR COOLER - LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Informatio

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

AUTOMATED ACTIVATION OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM DURING PDI/QC1: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B65 22 14 dated October 2015. The INITIAL NAV enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the Parts department!

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: En

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

020000 SUSPENSION

010000 STEERING

140000 AIR BAGS

TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopp

050000 PARKING BRAKE

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at

200000 WHEELS

100000 POWER TRAIN

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 15 YEARS/150000 MILES: Engine starts poorly (hard starting) rough idle and misfires. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on with the following fault codes stored in the DME: Misfires While there are various p

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSIONTO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES: This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated July 2019. Engine starts poorly (hard starting) rough idle and misfires. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on.

010000 STEERING

NOISE WHEN ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN UP OR DOWN: Creaking noise when raising or lowering the steering column position. CAUSE Steering column adjustment.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full : The low washer fluid warning is illuminated even though the washer fluid reservoir is full. There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid lev

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

N47T/N57T DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. The vehicle may run rough or hesitate.

350000 EQUIPMENT

VEHICLE WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE REMOTE CONTROL KEY BUTTON. The vehicle cannot be unlocked using the remote control key button. However, comfort access operates normally at the front door handles and the tailgate.

160000 STRUCTURE

RATTLE/POPPING FROM TAILGATE AREA: There are two related but separate complaints (only one may be present at a time) during driving especially on uneven surfaces. Clicking noises or squeaking noises from the area of the tailgate. Or a poppi

160000 STRUCTURE

GROANING NOISE FROM DOORS: A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door most commonly when driving over rough roads or during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in the area of the doo

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

GURGLING NOISE FROM SUNROOF DRAINS: A gurgling noise can be heard from the front sunroof.

350000 EQUIPMENT

GURGLING NOISE FROM SUNROOF DRAINS: A gurgling noise can be heard from the front sunroof.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW X5

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2009

Idler Pulley Bolt Failure

In a May 23, 2018 letter, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a safety defect that may result in the loss of power steering assist in certain model year (MY) 2009 through 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d vehicles (Recall 18V-336). The recall, w... Read more

BMW X5 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW X5 across all model years (1999, 2026).

192 Total Recalls

4,457 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

164 Reported Crashes

222 Reported Fires

7 Reported Deaths

BMW X5 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	2	12	View
2025	4	96	View
2024	7	247	View
2023	4	46	View
2022	1	98	View
2021	12	149	View
2020	11	143	View
2019	13	262	View
2018	5	96	View
2017	6	111	View
2016	5	109	View
2015	6	199	View
2014 (current)	8	130
2013	6	215	View
2012	10	374	View
2011	14	395	View
2010	14	187	View
2009	12	203	View
2008	10	319	View
2007	8	119	View
2006	2	220	View
2005	3	109	View
2004	4	93	View
2003	3	134	View
2002	3	136	View
2001	12	215	View
2000	6	37	View
1999	1	0	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
X3	155	2,661	View
330I	122	1,050	View
X6	110	293	View
328I	108	3,743	View
M3	95	550	View
325I	83	1,809	View
Z4	83	1,439	View
5 SERIES	78	557	View

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