NHTSA Data Explorer

BMW X5

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

3,291

Active records

Recalls

113

Active records

TSBs

1,570

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

4

Injuries

115

Crashes

110

Fires

155

Top reported issues — BMW X5

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Operating state

799

Condition issue

745

Reporting mechanism

658

Thermal issue

494

Safety restraint issue

485

Engine behavior

414

Performance issue

305

Fluid issue

278

Braking behavior

211

Noise

184

Access/entry issue

160

Driver assistance issue

143

Steering behavior

139

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

138

Starting behavior

135

Vibration/harshness

123

Electrical issue

121

Smell

118

Lighting behavior

86

Safety restraint behavior

82

Powering on/off behavior

54

Infotainment behavior

42

Recent change

41

Electrified system issue

37

Ride/handling behavior

28

HVAC behavior

26

Wiper/washer behavior

23

Communication/network issue

10

Charging behavior

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2023 BMW X5

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Sunroof leaks into cabin and there is no known solution for this model year 2023 BMW X5. It is my understanding that model years 2020-2023 all have this issue and a class action lawsuit is being reviewed. BMW has also issued a TSIB but there is no known recall. They will replace the seals under warranty but that is only a 2-3 year solution and will need to be redone.

2015 BMW X5

Filed Jun 22, 2026


I drive a 2015 BMW X5. While driving on a local street, I heard a severe banging noise underneath the car. I pulled over, and it turned out the front driveshaft had broken, striking the transmission pan and other parts beneath. When I towed the car to the shop the mechanic also found that an AC drain line dripped onto the driveshaft U-joint, causing rust over time, which led to this failure. There were no warning lights prior. If this had happened on the highway, it could have caused far…

2019 BMW X5

Filed Jun 20, 2026


Oil pump with plastic parts failing

2024 BMW X5

Filed Jun 18, 2026


The air conditioning fan has five fan beats starting with extra low, low, medium, high and extra high. The extra low is too low, but when you turn the fan speed up to one, it becomes as loud as the highest setting often sounding way too loud where it is hard to hear anything. Causes a problem then when adjusting buttons to get it to your temperature, especially while driving on an expressway. Vehicle was taken in and looked at by the dealership, but returned with the same issue and issues have…

2026 BMW X5

Filed Jun 16, 2026


The contact owns a 2026 BMW X5. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, several warning lights illuminated, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with an incomplete software update. The contact was informed that the software update needed to be performed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was dissatisfied with the failure and the diagnostic result. In addition, the contact stated that the system should have reverted…

2026 BMW X5

Filed Jun 15, 2026


2026 BMW X5 plug-in hybrid. Driver front and rear-left doors unexpectedly opened/unlatched while driving at freeway speeds. No dashboard warning before event. Problem has occurred multiple times. Vehicle presents serious occupant safety hazard. Dealer has not permanently resolved issue. 2 times dropped off at dealer but issues still there . Happened multiple times in the first monh after we bought the car , brought to dealer no resolved ,

2012 BMW X5

Filed Jun 15, 2026


I own a 2012 BMW X5 that is experiencing a Footwell Module (FRM) failure. BMW issued an Extended Limited Warranty for the FRM extending coverage to 15 years or 186,000 miles. My vehicle falls within those limits. The FRM failure has rendered the headlights, high beams, turn signals, brake lights, and power windows inoperative. As a result, the vehicle cannot be safely operated on public roads. Other motorists may not be able to see when the vehicle is braking or turning, creating a significant…

2020 BMW X5

Filed Jun 9, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical System); 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 time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2026 BMW X5

Filed Jun 7, 2026


The Blind spot warning lights on both sides of the mirros are not lit consistently. It brings in some dangerous situation if we assume the warning light is always lit when there is a car in the blind spot. So I observed it on the highway several times, especally at night, where the warning light is mostly needed. The result is consistent. I was driving on the three-lane I95 and adaptive cruising control in the middle lane. The right-hand side blind spot warning light wasn't lit on all dark…

2022 BMW X5

Filed Jun 5, 2026


Electronic Shifter goes out when exposed to moisture.. We had the vehicle detailed and it will not move after apparently some moisture got into the shift know that is located next to cup holders.. BMW will not warranty the part and acknowledge it is an issue.. Luckily we have an extended warranty that is covering the 2500.00 part

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.