BMW X5 safety timeline
- 76
- Recalls
- 14
- Investigations opened
- 6
- Investigations closed
- Recall2024 x5
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.
- Recall2025 x5
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.
- Recall2019 x5
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 x5
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2024 x5
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.
- Recall2024 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.
- Recall2025 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.
- Recall2016 x5
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2017 x5
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2018 x5
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2019 x5
A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 x5
A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2025 x5
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.
- Recall2024 x5
Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 x5
Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 x5
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.
- Recall2024 x5
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.
- Recall2025 x5
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.
- Recall2023 x5
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.
- Recall2024 x5
An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Investigation closed2016 x5
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation closed2017 x5
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation closed2018 x5
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation closed2020 x5
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation closed2021 x5
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation closed2022 x5
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Recall2024 x5
A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 x5
A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened2015 x5
NHTSA opened investigation EA23001
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Investigation opened2016 x5
NHTSA opened investigation EA23001
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Investigation opened2017 x5
NHTSA opened investigation EA23001
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Investigation opened2018 x5
NHTSA opened investigation EA23001
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Investigation opened2016 x5
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation opened2017 x5
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation opened2018 x5
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation opened2020 x5
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation opened2021 x5
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Investigation opened2022 x5
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Recall2023 x5
A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 x5
An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2019 x5
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2020 x5
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 x5
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 x5
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2015 x5
A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2016 x5
A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2017 x5
A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
- Investigation opened2015 x5
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Investigation opened2016 x5
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Investigation opened2017 x5
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Investigation opened2018 x5
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Recall2015 x5
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 x5
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 x5
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 x5
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 x5
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2021 x5
In the event of a crash, the head restraints could detach, and increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2019 x5
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.
- Recall2020 x5
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.
- Recall2021 x5
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.
- Recall2021 x5
A loose brake disc could affect vehicle handling and control, and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 x5
A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 x5
A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 x5
A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 x5
A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 x5
Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 x5
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.
- Recall2021 x5
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.
- Recall2021 x5
The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
- Recall2020 x5
Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 x5
Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 x5
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2021 x5
A rapid loss of tire pressure while the vehicle is moving can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 x5
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 x5
A loose bearing plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 x5
A loose bearing plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 x5
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 x5
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 x5
A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 x5
Loose bolts may allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 x5
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2019 x5
The improperly tightened bolts can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Recall2019 x5
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.
- Recall2015 x5
The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2016 x5
The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2017 x5
The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2019 x5
If the BDC short circuits, other nearby components may also overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2018 x5
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
- Recall2018 x5
If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 x5
Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 x5
The incorrect tire size on the label does not comply with FMVSS number 110.
- Recall2017 x5
If the inflator cannot vent properly, the inflator may rupture, resulting in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants and causing serious injury or death.
- Recall2016 x5
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 x5
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.
- Recall2015 x5
Without a secure connection to the inflator, the HPS air bags may have insufficient inflation during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2015 x5
In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.