NHTSA Data Explorer

BMW X5

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

3,276

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

109

Fires

155

Top reported issues — BMW X5

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Operating state

796

Condition issue

739

Reporting mechanism

656

Thermal issue

494

Safety restraint issue

485

Engine behavior

414

Performance issue

305

Fluid issue

276

Braking behavior

211

Noise

184

Access/entry issue

158

Driver assistance issue

141

Steering behavior

138

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

136

Starting behavior

135

Electrical issue

121

Vibration/harshness

121

Smell

118

Lighting behavior

85

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

25

Wiper/washer behavior

23

Communication/network issue

10

Charging behavior

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 BMW X5

Filed May 26, 2026


The vehicle's HVAC system failed due to a leaking air conditioning evaporator core. This single component handles both cabin cooling and the windshield defrost/defog function, so its failure compromises a safety-critical visibility system in addition to climate control. The failed component is available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: The vehicle is operated primarily in Florida, where ambient temperatures regularly exceed 95°F and interior cabin temperatures without functioning AC…

2020 BMW X5

Filed May 24, 2026


I own a 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i with the B58 3.0L turbocharged inline-six engine. While driving in Minnesota, the vehicle suddenly displayed an urgent warning stating “oil pressure too low” and instructed me to stop the engine. This occurred while the vehicle was being operated on the road, requiring me to stop driving immediately. The vehicle was later inspected by an authorized BMW dealer. The dealer diagnosed the failure as a defective oil pump and stated that the oil pump must be replaced.…

2018 BMW X5

Filed May 22, 2026


The attaching nut and bolt holding the left suspension to the rear subframe worked itself lose. The nut had completely fallen off. The corresponding bolt was merely hanging on but was about to fall off too. The vehicle was behaving weirdly and unstable even at slower speeds.

2020 BMW X5

Filed May 21, 2026


Front Differential input bearing failure. Sudden jerking that almost causes loss of control. This poses a safety risk. This seems to be a know problem for the 2020 BMW X5 M50i No warning lights and I did not experience hearing any sounds as other have reported.

2019 BMW X5

Filed May 21, 2026


The evaporator for the air conditioning failed. BMW used an aluminum evaporator with yf coolant. Those combined cause the coolant to eat away the evaporator. Once the yf comes in contact to the air it turns toxic. This shouldn't fail at 82,000 miles.

2021 BMW X5

Filed May 20, 2026


The vehicle’s rear differential has developed significant internal play (excessive clearance between gears). This defect manifests as abnormal vibration and inconsistent power delivery to the wheels. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized BMW Technician at Passport BMW . Although I reported hitting a curb (low-speed impact), the official diagnostic report from the BMW Technician explicitly stated that the curb impact did not cause the differential failure. The technician identified the…

2024 BMW X5

Filed May 20, 2026


While using the Park Assist feature on my 2024 BMW X5, the vehicle was under active system control during a parking maneuver. The system directed the vehicle in reverse and struck an object. I did not apply the accelerator. The vehicle was operating under Park Assist guidance at the time of impact. The collision resulted in damage to the rear bumper. I have reported this to BMW North America and requested a diagnostic scan to retrieve fault codes from the Park Assist module. What component or…

2024 BMW X5

Filed May 20, 2026


Driving at 70 mph down a clear stretch of highway, no cars in front, panoramic sunroof spontaneously exploded. Not under an overpass, no flying debris. Temperature was 54 degrees F. on a sunny day. The vehicles behind me pulled back as my sunroof showered them. Wife and daughter in vehicle, fortunately, the panoramic shade was closed, so no debris impacted anyone. As it’s visible on the pictures, the explosion was outwards.

2021 BMW X5

Filed May 19, 2026


After the car was.parked in sun for aome time during shopping at Costco, it did not start. We had to use remote starter which worked. However, upon doing some research I found that overheated starter is a known and recalled problem with 2021 X5 and remote start could have caused fire. Dealership also confirmed it to be the smae pronlem , but BMW has not listed this vin as recalled. I contacted BMW and they denied that it was same.problem, although mine is also 2021 X5 with smae.overheated…

2019 BMW X5

Filed May 18, 2026


I am reporting a safety concern involving BMW vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU) engine, commonly found in model years 2019–2021. These vehicles utilize a variable-displacement engine oil pump containing an internal thermoplastic adjusting component responsible for regulating oil pressure. Field failures are increasingly being reported in which this internal component fractures, resulting in sudden loss or instability of engine oil pressure. The failure frequently occurs…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.