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BMW X5 safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the BMW X5, across all model years. Model hub.
76
Recalls
14
Investigations opened
6
Investigations closed
  1. Recall2024 x5

    Recall 26V422000

    A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall2025 x5

    Recall 26V422000

    A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall2019 x5

    Recall 25V644000

    An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

  4. Recall2020 x5

    Recall 25V644000

    An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

  5. Recall2024 x5

    Recall 24V739000

    A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  6. Recall2024 x5

    Recall 24V697000

    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.

  7. Recall2025 x5

    Recall 24V697000

    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.

  8. Recall2016 x5

    Recall 24V608000

    An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

  9. Recall2017 x5

    Recall 24V608000

    An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

  10. Recall2018 x5

    Recall 24V608000

    An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

  11. Recall2019 x5

    Recall 24V576000

    A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

  12. Recall2020 x5

    Recall 24V576000

    A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

  13. Recall2025 x5

    Recall 24V345000

    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.

  14. Recall2024 x5

    Recall 24V327000

    Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

  15. Recall2025 x5

    Recall 24V327000

    Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

  16. Recall2024 x5

    Recall 24V138000

    Instrument panel separation during air bag deployment can result in pieces of the panel striking occupants. Improper air bag deployment may not restrain an occupant as intended during a crash. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury.

  17. Recall2024 x5

    Recall 24V104000

    A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  18. Recall2025 x5

    Recall 24V104000

    A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  19. Recall2023 x5

    Recall 23V821000

    Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  20. Recall2024 x5

    Recall 23V622000

    An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  21. Investigation closed2016 x5

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  22. Investigation closed2017 x5

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  23. Investigation closed2018 x5

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  24. Investigation closed2020 x5

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  25. Investigation closed2021 x5

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  26. Investigation closed2022 x5

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  27. Recall2024 x5

    Recall 23V471000

    A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.

  28. Recall2023 x5

    Recall 23V253000

    A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  29. Investigation opened2015 x5

    NHTSA opened investigation EA23001

    High pressure fuel pump failure

  30. Investigation opened2016 x5

    NHTSA opened investigation EA23001

    High pressure fuel pump failure

  31. Investigation opened2017 x5

    NHTSA opened investigation EA23001

    High pressure fuel pump failure

  32. Investigation opened2018 x5

    NHTSA opened investigation EA23001

    High pressure fuel pump failure

  33. Investigation opened2016 x5

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  34. Investigation opened2017 x5

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  35. Investigation opened2018 x5

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  36. Investigation opened2020 x5

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  37. Investigation opened2021 x5

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  38. Investigation opened2022 x5

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  39. Recall2023 x5

    Recall 22V942000

    A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  40. Recall2023 x5

    Recall 22V820000

    An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.

  41. Recall2019 x5

    Recall 22V267000

    A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

  42. Recall2020 x5

    Recall 22V267000

    A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

  43. Recall2021 x5

    Recall 22V267000

    A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

  44. Recall2022 x5

    Recall 22V267000

    A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

  45. Recall2015 x5

    Recall 21V907000

    A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.

  46. Recall2016 x5

    Recall 21V907000

    A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.

  47. Recall2017 x5

    Recall 21V907000

    A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.

  48. Investigation opened2015 x5

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  49. Investigation opened2016 x5

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  50. Investigation opened2017 x5

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  51. Investigation opened2018 x5

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  52. Recall2015 x5

    Recall 21V586000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  53. Recall2016 x5

    Recall 21V586000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  54. Recall2017 x5

    Recall 21V586000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  55. Recall2018 x5

    Recall 21V586000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  56. Recall2019 x5

    Recall 21V520000

    An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  57. Recall2021 x5

    Recall 21V156000

    In the event of a crash, the head restraints could detach, and increase the risk of injury.

  58. Recall2019 x5

    Recall 21V096000

    If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  59. Recall2020 x5

    Recall 21V096000

    If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  60. Recall2021 x5

    Recall 21V096000

    If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  61. Recall2021 x5

    Recall 21V089000

    A loose brake disc could affect vehicle handling and control, and increase the risk of a crash.

  62. Recall2019 x5

    Recall 21V062000

    A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.

  63. Recall2020 x5

    Recall 21V062000

    A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.

  64. Recall2021 x5

    Recall 21V062000

    A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.

  65. Recall2021 x5

    Recall 21V031000

    A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  66. Recall2021 x5

    Recall 20V761000

    Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

  67. Recall2020 x5

    Recall 20V678000

    If the weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket separates, vehicle handling and control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

  68. Recall2021 x5

    Recall 20V678000

    If the weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket separates, vehicle handling and control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

  69. Recall2021 x5

    Recall 20V601000

    The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.

  70. Recall2020 x5

    Recall 20V528000

    Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash.

  71. Recall2021 x5

    Recall 20V528000

    Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash.

  72. Recall2021 x5

    Recall 20V490000

    A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.

  73. Recall2021 x5

    Recall 20V483000

    A rapid loss of tire pressure while the vehicle is moving can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  74. Recall2020 x5

    Recall 20V465000

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  75. Recall2019 x5

    Recall 20V434000

    A loose bearing plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  76. Recall2020 x5

    Recall 20V434000

    A loose bearing plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  77. Recall2019 x5

    Recall 19V684000

    The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

  78. Recall2020 x5

    Recall 19V684000

    The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

  79. Recall2020 x5

    Recall 19V631000

    A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.

  80. Recall2019 x5

    Recall 19V541000

    Loose bolts may allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  81. Recall2019 x5

    Recall 19V513000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  82. Recall2019 x5

    Recall 19V096000

    The improperly tightened bolts can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  83. Recall2019 x5

    Recall 18V918000

    Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  84. Recall2015 x5

    Recall 18V755000

    The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

  85. Recall2016 x5

    Recall 18V755000

    The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

  86. Recall2017 x5

    Recall 18V755000

    The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

  87. Recall2019 x5

    Recall 18V732000

    If the BDC short circuits, other nearby components may also overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

  88. Recall2018 x5

    Recall 18V652000

    An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

  89. Recall2018 x5

    Recall 18V439000

    If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

  90. Recall2018 x5

    Recall 17V727000

    Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  91. Recall2017 x5

    Recall 17V327000

    The incorrect tire size on the label does not comply with FMVSS number 110.

  92. Recall2017 x5

    Recall 17V189000

    If the inflator cannot vent properly, the inflator may rupture, resulting in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants and causing serious injury or death.

  93. Recall2016 x5

    Recall 16V919000

    If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  94. Recall2015 x5

    Recall 16V683000

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

  95. Recall2015 x5

    Recall 15V147000

    Without a secure connection to the inflator, the HPS air bags may have insufficient inflation during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  96. Recall2015 x5

    Recall 14V650000

    In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.