2024 BMW X5

8 recalls, 253 complaints - 54 TSBs - 4/5 safety rating

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Defect Description

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 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of... Read more

Consequence

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers... Read more

428 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist o... Read more

Consequence

Remedy

Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-74... Read more

11,579 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Defect Description

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 Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Pleas... Read more

Consequence

A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

309 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selectio... Read more

Consequence

Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tire information placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

703 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

AIR BAGS

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured properly, which can result in improper air bag deployment or the panel separating during air bag deployment.

Consequence

Instrument panel separation during air bag deployment can result in pieces of the panel striking occupants. Improper air bag deployment may not restrain an occupant as intended during a crash. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

8 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (... Read more

Consequence

Remedy

Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

266,716 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

AIR BAGS

Defect Description

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. The front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended.

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2,352 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

Defect Description

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. The knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which... Read more

Consequence

A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

1,981 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

253 total complaints 9 crashes 1 fires 11 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	31
POWER TRAIN	30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	29
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	23
STEERING	22
AIR BAGS	16
SERVICE BRAKES	13
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	12
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	9
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	5

Incident date: Jul 27, 2026

I am writing to formally document serious and recurring safety concerns with my Certified Pre-Owned 2024 BMW X5e, which I purchased from BMW of Sterling on XXX. On XXX I was merging onto [XXX] during morning rush hour when my vehicle suddenly lost power and shut down in the middle of traffic. The v... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2026

Incident date: May 23, 2026

I am requesting NHTSA assistance regarding a serious and recurring braking safety concern involving our BMW X5. We initially reported braking problems to BMW and brought the vehicle to the dealership for evaluation. We were advised that the vehicle was operating normally. Subsequently, a brake relat... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 11, 2026

Engine blew around May, what caused this issue would be unknown even though the dealership said it was excessive RTV on the oil pan, there was no RTV on the oil pan (i have a picture). I was driving on the highway and slowing down to take my exit, it happened around 25mph, car got stuck on 3rd gear ... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2026

Loss of engine power while merging or passing traffic. * Reduced acceleration making it difficult to enter highways safely. * Engine overheating if the active grille shutters fail in the closed position. * Unexpected limp mode causing sudden speed reduction in traffic. * Increased risk of a rear-end... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2026

The car seat is defective. Fraying where it is comes out of the car seat, where it is sewn together.

Incident date: Jun 21, 2026

My mechanic said that he believes there is a recall on a recalled part this was previously repaired per Mercedes notice of safety recall dated April 2018. The recall remedy provided by the manufacturer has failed to permanently fix the safety defect, and the vehicle remains unsafe to drive. "On cert... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that during the winter months, it was difficult to connect the charger to the vehicle due to the ice. The contact stated that the tire pressure warning light was illuminated constantly. Additionally, while driving and depressing the brake... Read more

Incident date: May 20, 2026

Air conditioning not working. 3 years 15,000 miles.

Incident date: May 16, 2026

While driving to dinner in Bluefield< West Virginia on Saturday evening, I came to an intersection where I was making a left hand turn with a green arrow on the light. As I approached the intersection, I slowed to something under 10 miles an hour and proceeded to initiate a left hand turn. As I ro... Read more

Incident date: Mar 21, 2026

Windshield suddenly cracked, making two large arcs several feet long. Driving on paved road at 20 mph, no gravel, no other traffic.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2025

The powered operation of the third row in the 2025 Hyundai Palisade fails to stop if anything or anyone is sitting or placed on the third row seat. There has been a report of a [XXX] death with respect to this operation already in Ohio and other injuries across the nation. Hyundai has already pla... Read more

1 deaths

Incident date: Mar 5, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the battery was completely drained. The contact stated that the hood plastic scoop was leaking onto the felt heat protector, and the engine was wet whenever it rained. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to th... Read more

Incident date: Mar 5, 2026

Incident date: Oct 22, 2025

Started vehicle in the morning and radio/infotainment system had a problem. The radio functions seemed to work but when I put the vehicle in reverse the backup camera screen went black. I tried putting the car back into park and then restarting the vehicle and putting it back into reverse, but it di... Read more

Incident date: Oct 22, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the brake and the traction control warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and verified that the required parts to do t... Read more

Incident date: Jan 21, 2026

On Saturday, December 6, 2025 my [XXX] mother and I were driving back to my mom’s Saint Peters, Missouri home around 5:15 pm. I had just exited Missouri Highway 364 at Woodstone/Jungermann Road. I turned right onto Woodstone and heard a thud/clunk. Never heard that sound before. One hundred... Read more

Incident date: Nov 4, 2025

This vehicle’s brakes loudly squeal when in reverse and when just stopping at a stop sign. After a few weeks of purchase I brought it to the Toyota service team in St. Peter’s to fix since it’s under warranty. They said they do not have a fix for the issue! Driving this vehicle scares me and I... Read more

Incident date: Nov 12, 2025

At approximately 33,188 miles, an “AWD System Problem” warning appeared on the instrument cluster of my 2019 Honda CR‑V AWD. Darrell Waltrip Honda in Nashville, TN scanned the vehicle and retrieved DTC C1851‑1E, which indicates a rear differential pump motor high‑current fault. The dealer ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the hazard lights failed to operate. The contact's wife coasted the vehicle to th... Read more

Incident date: Nov 6, 2025

FSD was unable to avoid object in road, may be due to how the adaptive headlights work as I was unable to see the object as well FSD/adaptive headlights may may it hard or impossible to see objects on road at night No In the process of a insurance claim No

Crash

Incident date: Nov 6, 2025

Crash

Incident date: Oct 15, 2024

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and DTC: P0449 and P0498 were retrieved. The vehicle was not r... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2024

The rear back up camera is now displaying a message to contact dealership. It freezes up and stops working.

Incident date: Mar 22, 2025

When the car goes 75-80mph on the highway, there is a metallic "ticking" noise coming from the front two sides of the car, around the area where the tires are. KIA is refusing to do anything about it because they claim they cannot drive the car that fast due to speed limits. What component or syst... Read more

Incident date: Mar 22, 2025

Possibly intake mainifold/housing etc. oil is running down on top of the transmission making it look like the transmission is leaking I only have 68224 miles on it and I just bought it in much with 57000 miles on it is this a recall

Incident date: Mar 15, 2024

The dealership has done everything within their power to address my camera failure, and I want to be absolutely clear: this is not a dealer issue. This is a Ford issue. There is an active safety recall on the camera system, yet Ford has failed to provide a true fix. Selling vehicles with a known saf... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2024

-front, passenger side door will not lock -cannot secure truck -has not been inspected at the dealer yet -security alarm has been activating intermittently with no obvious cause for a couple of weeks prior to this incident

Incident date: Oct 2, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 2, 2025

We have a 2016 Kia Sorento that has the Snow White Pearl paint. Our vehicle has a tad over 100k miles and the paint is peeling. We take care of our car and always have it clean and do not understand why this is happening. Paint is flaking / peeling off in large amounts exposing the primer underne... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2025

Rear Camera not working properly, Dashboard screen starts rapidly flickering when vehicle put in reverse. Unable to see if anything is behind vehicle.

Incident date: Sep 3, 2025

Car frequently dies and won't want to start. Have changed the battery already. Will come to a stop and it will just randomly shut down. Have had to shift to park and restart the car. This is unsafe.

Incident date: Oct 1, 2024

I went to put Brakes on and didn't have any Brakes which created an accident. (9/27/25)

Crash

Incident date: Sep 23, 2025

The car has a sudden loss of power but doesn't shut off. The drivers eat doesn't move towards or back and the back seat popped up for no reason whatsoever. We have taken it to the dealership and they say its not a recall but its doing the same things that others in the same year and model are doing.... Read more

Incident date: Sep 23, 2025

Incident date: Sep 18, 2025

Tesla’s software updates have rendered systems useless the vehicle wants to hug and sometimes cross the left double yellow lines. It cannot hold a constant speed and since their implementation of “supervised” full self driving, have made my vehicle unsafe

Incident date: Aug 28, 2025

Transmission-Has always shuddered and hesitates when shifting. Problem seems to get worse. Dealer had no answer except try flushing transmission. I read this is an inherent problem.

Incident date: May 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that an image appeared intermittently. The contact stated that occasionally the screen displayed a blank image. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V576000 (Electrical System); 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. ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 28, 2025

While my daughter has been driving our 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 2013, the vehicle continues to experience add loss of electric power. The dashboard display and infortainment system went down black. The problem first began -2019-2020 and continues to recur about once or twice a month. The most recent i... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2025

Incident date: Aug 28, 2025

Incident date: Apr 15, 2025

Master cylinder needing replaced confirmed by dealer. ABS. Traction control forward emergency braking system service lights appear on dash and the systems are disabled saying service soon. Adaptive cruise control disabled super cruise disabled.

Incident date: Apr 15, 2025

Incident date: Sep 8, 2025

Me and my wife purchased a vehicle from a private seller to use for personal commute. A month later we started to notice more issue were occurring with the car then stated from the seller. I took it to an auto body shop to get it inspected and possibly serviced and upon that inspection the clerk sta... Read more

Incident date: Sep 4, 2025

Adding to NHTSA Safety Issue ID # 11685509. The car was taken back to the dealership on 9/8/2025 and the maintenance department was showed were the Junction box that controls a lot of safety features could be the issue and why normal diagnostics tools used could not isolated the issue to it. Online ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2025

Incident date: Oct 15, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 40 MPH. The “Low Oil Pressure” warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who... Read more

Incident date: Feb 12, 2025

While driving my 2025 Acura RDX A-Spec Advance (approx. 5,000 miles) at about 40 mph through a light curve, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering mid-turn. The dash displayed: “Electric Power Steering System Problem. Steering Assist Not Available. Do Not Drive.” This was not just a loss of as... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2024 BMW X5

2024 BMW X5 SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	15.9%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 BMW X5

54 manufacturer communications from 39 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	11
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
350000 EQUIPMENT	6
220000 SEATS	5
160000 STRUCTURE	5
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	3
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT	2
020000 SUSPENSION	2

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.

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.

220000 SEATS

The seat leather upholstery detaches from the front of the thigh support (aka knee bolster) of either front seat.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access andPassive Go/Exit features may be reduced. Also, one or more of the following error memory entries below may be stored in the Basic Central Plat

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Deactivated: Currently investigating other components that maybe playing a factors besides what is mentioned in the SIB. Topic is under investigation.

100000 POWER TRAIN

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective March 15, 2024) on a small number of Model Year 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 30, 2024, and March 7, 2024.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.

020000 SUSPENSION

During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/o router CV boots.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt b

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers may break.

350000 EQUIPMENT

A quality check showed that the Remote-Control Parking token was not activated in the current software for the vehicles affected.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer states that the seat heating and/or cooling doesn??A?A?t meet his/her expectations.

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

While driving on rough/uneven roads, a buzzing sound can be heard from the upper tailgate interior trim panel.

220000 SEATS

Customer states that the seat heating and/or cooling doesn??A?A?t meet his/her expectations.

160000 STRUCTURE

While driving on rough/uneven roads, a buzzing sound can be heard from the upper tailgate interior trim panel.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The engine cranks but will not start.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The Check Control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when theengine is cold. Check Control message (ID 166): Top up coolant.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

High levels of silicone inside the ignition coil can lead to premature failure.

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

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting complaints from the roof area. This bulletin and the as

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and

350000 EQUIPMENT

The roller sunshade (aka sun protection or sunblind) of the front panoramic sunroof is bunching up during operation or may hang down and appear loose.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ??A???A???A???A???A???A? ??A???A???A???A???A???A?HU-H: Reset??A???A???A???A???A???A? will be stored in the HU-H3.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Check Engine light is on IHKA has stored fault 80131C ??A?A?IHKA: 12V voltage sensor plausibility??A?A?

010000 STEERING

SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump

220000 SEATS

When the center armrest of the second seat row is lowered but the center section of the seat is in its uprightposition, a rattle noise may be heard when the vehicle goes over a cobblestone/rough road. The noise can be heard from the pull t

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 20, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024BMW vehicles that were produced between July 4, 2022, and October 26, 2023.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers may break.

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers may break.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

220000 SEATS

Two areas of the third-row seat backrest that may cause a noise concern have been added.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Emergency Stop Assistant is activated. Thisicon will appear in the CID when this function is activated.

160000 STRUCTURE

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective September 14, 2023) on certain model year 2023 ??A???A???A? 2024BMW vehicles that were produced between May 9, 2023 and May 30, 2023. The weld seam at the towing eye did could not meet the BMW r

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

160000 STRUCTURE

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective September 14, 2023) on certain model year 2023 ??A?A? 2024BMW vehicles that were produced between May 9, 2023 and May 30, 2023. The weld seam at the towing eye did could not meet the BMW require

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.

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

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.

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

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

160000 STRUCTURE

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in theDME: 034D63 - Exhaust switchable cam follower, system: continuous deactivation, maximum number of switchingerrors exceeded 035601 - Exh

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Customers may be experiencing one or more of these 3 issues with Apple CarPlay??A???A? operation: No selections can be made in Apple CarPlay??A???A? using the I-Drive Controller Apple CarPlay??A???A? connections may intermittently be drop

350000 EQUIPMENT

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

The tailgate/trunk will not unlatch or open whensignaled via the interior button (driver??A???A???A?s door panel)or the key fob.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Intermittently the GPS location in 3 Party Navigation Apps (i.e., Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze) will drift fromthe correct location. In addition, the location of the vehicle in the My BMW app may be incorrect. BMW Navigation isnot affecte

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).

194 Total Recalls

4,574 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

174 Reported Crashes

220 Reported Fires

8 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	36	View
2025	5	107	View
2024 (current)	8	253
2023	4	48	View
2022	1	118	View
2021	12	165	View
2020	11	155	View
2019	13	272	View
2018	5	101	View
2017	6	111	View
2016	5	113	View
2015	6	202	View
2014	8	130	View
2013	6	215	View
2012	10	374	View
2011	14	395	View
2010	14	190	View
2009	12	203	View
2008	10	319	View
2007	8	119	View
2006	2	221	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

Other BMW Models

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

Vehicle Safety

Consumer Safety

Infrastructure

Public Health

2024 BMW X5

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2024 BMW X5

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 BMW X5

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW X5

BMW X5 - All Years Overview

BMW X5 - Year by Year

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