There have been 66 safety recalls for the BMW X5. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW X5.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 BMW 530I, 2024 BMW 540I, 2023 BMW 740I, 2024 BMW 740I, 2025 BMW 740I, 2024 BMW 750E, 2024 BMW I5, 2025 BMW I5, 2024 BMW I7, 2023 BMW X1, 2024 BMW X1, 2024 BMW X2, 2024 BMW X5, 2025 BMW X5, 2025 BMW X6, 2023 BMW X7, 2024 BMW X7, 2025 BMW X7, 2024 BMW XM, 2025 Mini Cooper, 2025 Mini Cooper S, 2025 Mini Countryman S All4, 2025 Mini Jcw Countryman All4, 2024 Rolls-royce Spectre |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a seat belt warning light that does not alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt or an srs system that deploys improperly can both increase the risk of injury in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2025 BMW Alpina Xb7, 2025 BMW X5, 2025 BMW X6, 2025 BMW X7, 2024 BMW XM |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2024 xm, 2025 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 BMW X5, 2025 BMW X5 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X4, 2014 BMW X5 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2014 x3 xdrive28i, x3 xdrive35i, x4 xdrive35i, x5 sdrive35i, and x5 xdrive35i vehicles. the driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 BMW X5, 2024 BMW X6, 2024 BMW X7, 2023 BMW XM |
| Component: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 BMW 430I, 2022 BMW M440i, 2019 BMW X5, 2020 BMW X5, 2021 BMW X5, 2022 BMW X5, 2020 BMW X6, 2021 BMW X6, 2022 BMW X6, 2019 BMW X7, 2020 BMW X7, 2021 BMW X7, 2022 BMW X7, 2023 BMW X7 |
| Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022 4 series gran coupe (430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive); 2019-2022 x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m50i, x5m; 2021-2022 x5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, x6 xdrive50i, x6m and 2019-2023 x7 xdrive40i, x7 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 BMW 328D, 2015 BMW 328D, 2016 BMW 328D, 2017 BMW 328D, 2018 BMW 328D, 2014 BMW 535D, 2015 BMW 535D, 2016 BMW 535D, 2015 BMW 740LD, 2015 BMW X3, 2016 BMW X3, 2017 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X5, 2015 BMW X5, 2016 BMW X5, 2017 BMW X5, 2018 BMW X5 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a loose brake disc could affect vehicle handling and control, and increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 BMW X5 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 x5 sdrive40i and x5 xdrive40i vehicles. the right front brake disc may have been assembled with incorrect fasteners, which over time, could result in the front brake disc becoming loose.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a loss of abs and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2020 BMW 740LI, 2021 BMW 740LI, 2021 BMW 745LE, 2020 BMW 750LI, 2021 BMW 750LI, 2020 BMW 840I, 2021 BMW 840I, 2021 BMW M3, 2021 BMW M4, 2020 BMW M760li, 2021 BMW M760li, 2020 BMW M8, 2021 BMW M8, 2020 BMW M850i, 2021 BMW M850i, 2019 BMW X5, 2020 BMW X5, 2021 BMW X5, 2020 BMW X6, 2021 BMW X6, 2019 BMW X7, 2020 BMW X7, 2021 BMW X7 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 series coupe, grand coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, m8 and 740 li, 740 li xdrive, 750 li xdrive, m760 li xdrive, x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m50i, x6m, and 2019-2021 x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 BMW 530I, 2021 BMW 540I, 2021 BMW 740LI, 2021 BMW 840I, 2021 BMW M340i, 2021 BMW M440i, 2021 BMW X5, 2021 BMW X6, 2021 BMW X7 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 m340i xdrive, m440i xdrive coupe, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, 740li, 740li xdrive, 840i gran coupe, 840i xdrive gran coupe, x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, and x7 xdrive40i vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 18, 2024 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 270 |
| May. 15, 2024 | Seat Belts:front | 3,256 |
| May. 10, 2024 | Equipment:other:labels | 703 |
| Nov. 24, 2023 | Air Bags:frontal | 486 |
| Jul. 10, 2023 | Air Bags:knee Bolster | 1,981 |
| Apr. 20, 2022 | Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly | 61,221 |
| Jul. 29, 2021 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 11,216 |
| Feb. 18, 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc | 9 |
| Feb. 10, 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic | 901 |
| Dec. 9, 2020 | Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 812 |
| Aug. 7, 2020 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 21 |
| Jan. 15, 2020 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 4,007 |
| Jan. 15, 2020 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 59,965 |
| Jul. 23, 2019 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 5 |
| Jan. 14, 2019 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 83,016 |
| Oct. 25, 2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) | 44,368 |
| Apr. 18, 2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 47,806 |
| Jan. 9, 2018 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 41,808 |
| Nov. 17, 2017 | Suspension | 33 |
| Oct. 30, 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv) | 740,561 |
| May. 18, 2017 | Tire | 24 |
| Mar. 17, 2017 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 36 |
| Mar. 2, 2017 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 121,909 |
| Jan. 20, 2017 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 230,117 |
| Jan. 10, 2017 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 48,951 |
| Dec. 21, 2016 | Electrical System:wiring | 8 |
| Oct. 17, 2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 136,188 |
| Sep. 21, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 3,606 |
| May. 26, 2016 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 97,738 |
| May. 17, 2016 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 21,493 |
| May. 28, 2015 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 419,235 |
| Mar. 13, 2015 | Air Bag | 46 |
| Oct. 17, 2014 | Seats | 11 |
| Apr. 17, 2014 | Latches/locks/linkage | 6,400 |
| Nov. 12, 2013 | Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger) | 76,565 |
| Aug. 7, 2013 | Fuel System, Diesel: Pre-heater | 1,540 |
| Jun. 13, 2012 | Steering | 2,642 |
| Jan. 23, 2012 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 6 |
| Oct. 20, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo-charger | 32,084 |
| Aug. 19, 2011 | Fuel System, Diesel: Pre-heater | 2,120 |
| Oct. 26, 2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 20,750 |
| Jun. 2, 2010 | Equipment:other:labels | 296 |
| Apr. 15, 2010 | Exterior Lighting | 735 |
| Jan. 28, 2010 | Visibility:windshield | 210 |
| Jul. 8, 2009 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc | 96 |
| Apr. 11, 2008 | Suspension:rear | 55 |
| Nov. 1, 2005 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 240 |
| Aug. 26, 2005 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 165 |
| Aug. 18, 2004 | Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/linkage | 358 |
| Aug. 13, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 297 |
| Jul. 14, 2004 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm) | 4,102 |
| Nov. 14, 2003 | Power Train:driveline:differential Unit | 350 |
| May. 27, 2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 357 |
| Feb. 4, 2003 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 2,635 |
| Jan. 9, 2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 84,000 |
| Jul. 24, 2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 34,860 |
| May. 16, 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 1,550 |
| Jun. 21, 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 76,469 |
| Jun. 14, 2001 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 13,721 |
| Jun. 14, 2001 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Switch | 14,300 |
| Jun. 14, 2001 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 36 |
| May. 24, 2001 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump | 47 |
| Feb. 6, 2001 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 13,791 |
| Oct. 24, 2000 | Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting | 2,643 |
| Sep. 11, 2000 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 490 |
| Jan. 18, 2000 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 190 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2025 BMW X5 | 3 |
| 2024 BMW X5 | 3 |
| 2022 BMW X5 | 1 |
| 2021 BMW X5 | 4 |
| 2020 BMW X5 | 3 |
| 2019 BMW X5 | 3 |
| 2018 BMW X5 | 2 |
| 2017 BMW X5 | 4 |
| 2016 BMW X5 | 3 |
| 2015 BMW X5 | 5 |
| 2014 BMW X5 | 6 |
| 2013 BMW X5 | 5 |
| 2012 BMW X5 | 9 |
| 2011 BMW X5 | 12 |
| 2010 BMW X5 | 12 |
| 2009 BMW X5 | 11 |
| 2008 BMW X5 | 10 |
| 2007 BMW X5 | 8 |
| 2006 BMW X5 | 2 |
| 2005 BMW X5 | 2 |
| 2004 BMW X5 | 4 |
| 2003 BMW X5 | 3 |
| 2002 BMW X5 | 3 |
| 2001 BMW X5 | 11 |
| 2000 BMW X5 | 5 |
| 1999 BMW X5 | 1 |