NHTSA Data Explorer

BMW X5

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

3,325

Active records

Recalls

114

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

126

Crashes

112

Fires

156

Top reported issues — BMW X5

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Operating state

808

Condition issue

753

Reporting mechanism

659

Thermal issue

495

Safety restraint issue

486

Engine behavior

417

Performance issue

309

Fluid issue

286

Braking behavior

213

Noise

186

Access/entry issue

161

Driver assistance issue

147

Steering behavior

139

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

139

Starting behavior

138

Vibration/harshness

125

Electrical issue

122

Smell

119

Lighting behavior

86

Safety restraint behavior

83

Powering on/off behavior

55

Infotainment behavior

45

Recent change

43

Electrified system issue

38

HVAC behavior

29

Ride/handling behavior

28

Wiper/washer behavior

23

Communication/network issue

11

Charging behavior

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 BMW X5

Filed Aug 5, 2026


I own a 2022 BMW X5 xDrive45e that has developed a drivetrain shudder during slow-speed, tight turns while lightly accelerating, such as when maneuvering in parking lots or making U-turns. The vibration is consistently reproducible under these conditions and is felt through the vehicle during the turn. The vehicle otherwise drives normally at higher speeds. After researching the issue, I found that many other owners have reported substantially similar symptoms involving the transfer case on…

2021 BMW X5

Filed Aug 5, 2026


Auto Start/Stop button needs to be pressed three times to start the vehicle.

2020 BMW X5

Filed Aug 4, 2026


This vehicle has AC problem it’s blowing hot air. It has evaporator leaking. I called multiple shops and they said this problem is very popular for the X5 2019 to 2023 in my car is 2020. Please recall the Evaporator Core problem. It is too dangerous to drive in the car without AC and is too expensive to Have the Evaporator Core replacement.

2020 BMW X5

Filed Aug 3, 2026


My 2019 BMW X5 (G05) equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU) engine has experienced a failure / is showing early signs of failure of the engine oil pump assembly.Beginning with the B58TU engine, BMW utilized a variable-displacement oil pump that contains a thermoplastic/plastic internal adjusting ring. This plastic component degrades under normal operating temperatures, resulting in a sudden mechanical failure of the pump. This failure leads to a sudden drop in engine oil pressure,…

2019 BMW X5

Filed Aug 2, 2026


Around June 10th, I was on vacation when I noticed my AC was not very cold in this vehicle, which I had purchased used about a month earlier. I took it to get recharged while on my vacation, and it blew nice and cold until a few days ago. After doing a little digging, it appears that the 2019 and 2020 model year of the BMW X5 G05 have an evaporator core made of aluminum, and the refrigerant used (R1234yf) is known to be corrosive to aluminum, causing leaks in the core. While this is widely…

2026 BMW X5

Filed Aug 1, 2026


8 injured
Crash

I have a 2026 BMW X5 50E. I experienced the same malfunction twice in the same day. The first occurrence was when I was taking my husband to a doctors appointment. While parking the car and when I was almost at a stop the vehicle lurched forward and was stopped by the concrete curb. My husband asked me what happened and I said I don’t know. The second occurrence was about two hours later after visiting a second doctors office I headed to a lunch spot. I pulled into a parking spot and had come…

2023 BMW X5

Filed Jul 29, 2026


A manufacturer defect caused connector pin corrosion and thus the head unit dash stopped working completely and needs to be replaced. The head unit is what the back up camera comes through causing safety concern. It is no longer under warranty because of the miles, otherwise yearwise it would be. BMW won’t provide any good will assistance. This happened in 2026 on a 2023 model year. It has been brought to a bmw service center with a quote of over 6k to fix. No warning symptoms.

2025 BMW X5

Filed Jul 29, 2026


Crash

Our 2025 BMW X5 50e was involved in an accident while slowly pulling into a parking spot at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. While turning right into the striped parking spot, the car suddenly accelerated, swiping the car parked to the right and continued on to break through a rung of the log fence barrier before manual hard braking stopped it from plunging into the canyon below. There was no audible alarm heard and apparently no emergency braking engaged to prevent impact with the other car…

2021 BMW X5

Filed Jul 27, 2026


Water is leaking from the microphone housing directly above the driver’s seat during normal operation. The water drips onto the driver’s head and into the roof‑mounted electronic components. This creates a safety hazard due to potential electrical shorting, distraction while driving, and possible malfunction of overhead electronics. The vehicle has only 63,000 miles, and I purchased the extended warranty. BMW denied warranty coverage and classified the issue as “wear and tear,” despite the…

2026 BMW X5

Filed Jul 26, 2026


The driver’s door lock has malfunctioned for the second time. The door became stuck in the locked position and could not be opened normally. There were no warning lights or messages indicating a problem with the door latch or lock system. This creates a serious safety hazard because the driver could be unable to exit the vehicle during an emergency. The right rear passenger seat belt also does not retract properly and cannot be used. The vehicle has previously been taken to a BMW dealership…

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.