Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the BMW X5, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2012 BMW X5 - 226 complaints in its first 8 years (271 to date)
- 2011 BMW X5 - 218 complaints in its first 8 years (263 to date)
- 2015 BMW X5 - 118 complaints in its first 8 years (152 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2004 BMW X5 - 36 complaints in its first 8 years (64 to date)
- 2005 BMW X5 - 36 complaints in its first 8 years (82 to date)
- 2003 BMW X5 - 48 complaints in its first 8 years (99 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW X5 | 26 | 26 | 2 |
| 2025 BMW X5 | 62 | 62 | 5 |
| 2024 BMW X5 | 145 | 145 | 8 |
| 2023 BMW X5 | 33 | 33 | 4 |
| 2022 BMW X5 | 70 | 70 | 1 |
| 2021 BMW X5 | 109 | 109 | 12 |
| 2020 BMW X5 | 113 | 113 | 11 |
| 2019 BMW X5 | 191 | 191 | 13 |
| 2018 BMW X5 | 72 | 72 | 5 |
| 2017 BMW X5 | 75 | 71 | 6 |
| 2016 BMW X5 | 74 | 56 | 5 |
| 2015 BMW X5 | 152 | 118 | 6 |
| 2014 BMW X5 | 99 | 66 | 8 |
| 2013 BMW X5 | 149 | 116 | 6 |
| 2012 BMW X5 | 271 | 226 | 10 |
| 2011 BMW X5 | 263 | 218 | 14 |
| 2010 BMW X5 | 124 | 75 | 14 |
| 2009 BMW X5 | 138 | 83 | 12 |
| 2008 BMW X5 | 215 | 107 | 10 |
| 2007 BMW X5 | 71 | 0 | 8 |
| 2006 BMW X5 | 168 | 111 | 2 |
| 2005 BMW X5 | 82 | 36 | 2 |
| 2004 BMW X5 | 64 | 36 | 4 |
| 2003 BMW X5 | 99 | 48 | 3 |
| 2002 BMW X5 | 102 | 57 | 3 |
| 2001 BMW X5 | 160 | 111 | 12 |
| 2000 BMW X5 | 29 | 20 | 6 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V422000 | 2024-2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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,... |
| 25V837000 | 2026 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. |
| 25V748000DO NOT DRIVE | 2000-2001 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 X5 vehicles that may be equipped with a sport steering wheel containing a Takata PSDI-4 air bag inflator. |
| 25V644000 | 2019-2020 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. |
| 25V556000 | 2026 | Visibility | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X5 Plug-in Hybrid, X5, and X7 vehicles. |
| 24V739000 | 2024 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. |
| 24V697000 | 2024-2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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... |
| 24V608000 | 2016-2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e,... |
| 24V576000 | 2019-2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series... |
| 24V527000 | 2014 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe,... |
| 24V345000 | 2025 | Seat Belts | 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,... |
| 24V327000 | 2024-2025 | Equipment | 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. |
| 24V138000 | 2024 | Structure | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. |
| 24V104000 | 2024-2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. |
| 23V821000 | 2023 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran... |
| 23V797000 | 2014 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, and 2015 X4 xDrive35i vehicles. |
| 23V707000 | 2010-2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series... |
| 23V622000 | 2024 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 23V471000 | 2024 | Air Bags | 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,... |
| 23V253000 | 2023 | Seats | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. |
| 22V942000 | 2023 | Seats | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 M50i and X5 xDrive 45e vehicles. |
| 22V820000 | 2023 | Visibility | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. |
| 22V267000 | 2019-2022 | Visibility | 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;... |
| 21V907000 | 2014-2017 | Fuel System, Diesel | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld... |
| 21V586000 | 2014-2018 | Fuel System, Diesel | 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... |
| 21V520000 | 2019 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent the passenger side... |
| 21V156000 | 2021 | Seats | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5 xDrive45e, 2021 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, and XB7 vehicles. |
| 21V096000 | 2019-2021 | Back Over Prevention | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5... |
| 21V089000 | 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i and X5 xDrive40i vehicles. |
| 21V062000 | 2019-2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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... |