https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW X5. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:26 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2178405 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was fluid and lubricant on the ground underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a detached front differential shaft bearing. In addition, the contact was informed that the front differential shaft bearing caused excessive play https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2177591 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle: 2018 BMW X5 xDrive40e Recall: NHTSA Safety Recall 24V-608 Complaint Description: My 2018 BMW X5 xDrive40e experienced a sudden Electric Motor Electronics (EME) failure that rendered the vehicle inoperable. This occurred before the recall remedy for NHTSA Safety Recall 24V-608 was completed. It is available for inspection upon request. Recall 24V-608 addresses fluid intrusion into https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2177592 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle: 2018 BMW X5 xDrive40e Recall: NHTSA Safety Recall 24V-608 Complaint Description: My 2018 BMW X5 xDrive40e experienced a sudden Electric Motor Electronics (EME) failure that rendered the vehicle inoperable. This occurred before the recall remedy for NHTSA Safety Recall 24V-608 was completed. It is available for inspection upon request. Recall 24V-608 addresses fluid intrusion into https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2177593 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle: 2018 BMW X5 xDrive40e Recall: NHTSA Safety Recall 24V-608 Complaint Description: My 2018 BMW X5 xDrive40e experienced a sudden Electric Motor Electronics (EME) failure that rendered the vehicle inoperable. This occurred before the recall remedy for NHTSA Safety Recall 24V-608 was completed. It is available for inspection upon request. Recall 24V-608 addresses fluid intrusion into https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2177373 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Subject: 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i – Oil Pump Defect Causing Oil Measurement Failure and Safety Risk I am reporting a safety defect in my 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i with the 3.0L B58 inline-6 engine. The vehicle currently has approximately 70,000 miles. The vehicle is unable to properly measure or display engine oil level due to incorrect oil readings, which have been attributed to a failing oil pump ass https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2176330 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufac https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2175806 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle has excessive condensation in driver headlight. Garage kept only. Problem discovered because of parking vehicle outside on driveway while the garage hosted moving boxes. This was the only time this vehicle has spent the night outside. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2175987 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT the vehicle delays to start and will not recognize that key is in the vehicle. the starter button has to be pushed three times until the vehicle recognizes the key is in the vehicle. the vehicle was inspected at a BMW dealership and no codes or errors were found. battery is still good but possible issues with the starter. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2175245 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Was driving at normal interstate speed when I received a warning on my dashboard to pull over and turn off engine —- low engine pressure, immediately. Call a tow. I immediately pulled over, turned off my car and contacted a tow. My vehicle was towed to the BMW dealership. I received an update that my oil pump failed. It’s almost $6k to replace and then stated not sure if that’ll truly fix the prob https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2175479 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2020 BMW X5 (VIN available upon request) is subject to safety recall 25V-644 due to a fire risk. The recall has been open since November 2025. BMW has confirmed there was no available remedy for an extended period, and a BMW-coordinated service visit on January 15, 2026 could not be completed due to dealership issues. Despite repeated follow-ups with BMW North America, there has been no confirm https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2175096 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the red oil light suddenly illuminated and the messages "Stop Carefully and Turn Off Engine", “Engine Oil Pressure Too Low", "Continued Driving will Result in Engine Damage". The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic, who discovered that the engine oil was black and thick. The vehicle was later towed to https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2174095 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am writing to formally express my concern regarding serious and repeated safety-related failures with my 2022 BMW X5 xDrive45e, VIN [XXX] . I purchased this vehicle in 2022 through a custom build, at a purchase price exceeding $80,000, with the expectation of reliability, safety, and premium quality consistent with the BMW brand. In October 2025, while my wife was driving with my son in the ve https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2174096 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am writing to formally express my concern regarding serious and repeated safety-related failures with my 2022 BMW X5 xDrive45e, VIN [XXX] . I purchased this vehicle in 2022 through a custom build, at a purchase price exceeding $80,000, with the expectation of reliability, safety, and premium quality consistent with the BMW brand. In October 2025, while my wife was driving with my son in the ve https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2174097 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am writing to formally express my concern regarding serious and repeated safety-related failures with my 2022 BMW X5 xDrive45e, VIN [XXX] . I purchased this vehicle in 2022 through a custom build, at a purchase price exceeding $80,000, with the expectation of reliability, safety, and premium quality consistent with the BMW brand. In October 2025, while my wife was driving with my son in the ve https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2174074 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I bought this car and started to have issues after a couple weeks. Because it is a hybrid model, it works perfectly fine when the car is running on the battery. Immediately the engine began to work, I get hesitation and the car drives rough. I took it to the first dealership that said there was water in the engine but they were proved wrong because what they show as water was apparently fuel that https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2174075 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I bought this car and started to have issues after a couple weeks. Because it is a hybrid model, it works perfectly fine when the car is running on the battery. Immediately the engine began to work, I get hesitation and the car drives rough. I took it to the first dealership that said there was water in the engine but they were proved wrong because what they show as water was apparently fuel that https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2173621 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT We are reporting a safety issue with the BMW X5 xDrive50e model year 2025. I purchased this car on December 9, 2024, from BMW of Pembroke Pines, 14800 Sheridan Street Pembroke Pines FL 33331. Within two months of purchase, we found that car has unintended acceleration while it is about to be parked at very slow speed. I reported this safety issue to BMW dealer in Pembroke Pines FL where I purchase https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2173622 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT We are reporting a safety issue with the BMW X5 xDrive50e model year 2025. I purchased this car on December 9, 2024, from BMW of Pembroke Pines, 14800 Sheridan Street Pembroke Pines FL 33331. Within two months of purchase, we found that car has unintended acceleration while it is about to be parked at very slow speed. I reported this safety issue to BMW dealer in Pembroke Pines FL where I purchase https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2172907 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 25V644000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair not available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue; however, no assistance was provided. The contact had not exper https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2172934 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My steering was what I felt as an affected problem. I was subsequently stuck while out with my one year old in the cold 10/31/2024. Eventually the car started again but I had what felt like steering issues (i.e. dragging/shuttering) thereafter. I was told that there were no issues aside from the power steering which completely failed and was replaced. Not until 1 year later when I insisted that th https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2172424 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW knowingly did NOT NOTIFY it's 2019 BMW X5 M40i (engine B58) vehicle owners. This is in reference to the faulty design and made plastic engine oil pump. It has been known to fail prematurely due to weaken parts. Some analysis done was from certain oil viscosity's applying additional unneeded stressful pressures. This later was recognized by BMW and a newer design and/or metal sturdier one had t https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2171685 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the VIN no longer showed the recall as being open. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of t https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2171686 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the VIN no longer showed the recall as being open. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of t https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2171394 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Premature oil pump failure. 2019 BMW x5 with only 46k miles has been diagnosed with an oil pump failure. Vehicle needed to be quickly pulled over and shut off to avoid catastrophic engine failure or engine seize. If this happens on the highway or at any speed the vehicle will lose power and be unsafe to control likely ending in an accident. This is a known Issue. BMW produced the vehicle wi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2169308 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving, the electronic parking brake (EPB) system malfunctioned. The vehicle was stopped in DRIVE with Auto Hold active. When the driver door was opened briefly, the vehicle attempted to transition from Auto Hold to applying the electronic parking brake as a safety function. At that moment, the EPB malfunction warning appeared and the parking brake system faulted. There were no prior mecha https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2169309 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving, the electronic parking brake (EPB) system malfunctioned. The vehicle was stopped in DRIVE with Auto Hold active. When the driver door was opened briefly, the vehicle attempted to transition from Auto Hold to applying the electronic parking brake as a safety function. At that moment, the EPB malfunction warning appeared and the parking brake system faulted. There were no prior mecha https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2169382 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle with the Push to START button, the vehicle failed to start. There was a clicking sound coming from under the hood. The failure was intermittent. The contact replaced the hybrid battery; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle started. The vehicle was ta https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2169416 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I purchased the car on 12/29/2025. While driving the car on 1/2/2026, I was parking the vehicle when an error message that said "Drivetrain Malfunction" appeared on the screen, which informed me that I needed to take my car to a service center. Luckily I was not moving at a high rate of speed and I was able to park the vehicle with no issue. I was able to drive the vehicle to a dealer for servi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2168576 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car's information system was giving error stating: "Urgent interior functionality check up. The driver restraint system of your vehicle is malfunctioning. There is an increased risk of injury in case of a collision." Took it to the BMW dealer, they shared this info: Cause: Read out faults found fault 930949 knee air bag drivers short to negative need to replace harnesses as per SIB 65-27-24. Co https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-x5#complaint-2167982 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 BMW X5. While the contact's daughter was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the 12-Volt battery and the auxiliary battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact attempted to start the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to sta