The Lemon IndexBMW X5 recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2025 BMW X5, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 9
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Engine · recall issued Nov 2026 · model years 2016–2018 Park outside New: most likely still open
An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
720,796 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V733000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2025 · model years 2000–2001 Park it: don't drive
The inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling.
5,361 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V748000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2020 · model years 2007–2012 Park it: don't drive
These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and hig.
4,007 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V016000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2007–2013 Park it: don't drive
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
83,016 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V017000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2007–2013 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
41,808 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V030000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2001–2003 Park it: don't drive
These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall.
230,117 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V047000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2007–2009, 2012 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
48,951 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V020000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2007–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
97,738 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V364000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2015 · model year 2003 Park it: don't drive
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusio.
419,235 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V318000
Every recall 104
2 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Engine · recall issued Nov 2026 · model years 2016–2018 Park outside New: most likely still open
An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
720,796 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V733000
- Brakes · recall issued Jul 2026 · model years 2024–2025 New: most likely still open
The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
428 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V422000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2025 · model years 2000–2001 Park it: don't drive
The inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling.
5,361 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V748000
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2025 · model years 2019–2020
After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
145,102 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V644000
- Stability control · recall issued Oct 2024 · model year 2024
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
11,579 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V739000
- Stability control · recall issued Sep 2024 · model years 2024–2025
Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models.
309 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V697000
- Engine · recall issued Aug 2024 · model years 2016–2018
An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
720,796 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V608000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2024 · model years 2019–2020
Please see the recall report for the complete list of models.
105,588 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V576000
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- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2024 · model year 2014
Please see the recall report for the complete list of models.
1,145 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V527000
- Seat belts · recall issued May 2024 · model year 2025
The seat belt system may inaccurately detect that passengers are belted, preventing the seat belt warning light from illuminating and possibly causing the supplemental restraint system to not deploy as intended during a …
3,256 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V345000
- Equipment · recall issued May 2024 · model years 2024–2025
The tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure.
703 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V327000
- Body structure · recall issued Feb 2024 · model year 2024
The instrument panel may not have been manufactured properly, which can result in improper air bag deployment or the panel separating during air bag deployment.
8 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V138000
- Stability control · recall issued Feb 2024 · model years 2024–2025
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
266,716 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V104000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Dec 2023 · model year 2023
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.
552 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V821000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2023 · model year 2014
The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
486 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V797000
- Engine · recall issued Oct 2023 · model years 2010–2011
The aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and possibly break.
157,796 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V707000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2023 · model year 2024
The front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended.
2,352 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V622000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2023 · model year 2024
The knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which can result in the knee air bag not deploying as intended.
1,981 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V471000
- Seats · recall issued Apr 2023 · model year 2023
The head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves.
235 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V253000
- Seats · recall issued Dec 2022 · model year 2023
One of the four bolts that connects the backrest to the driver's seat frame may not have been correctly installed.
4 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V942000
- Visibility · recall issued Nov 2022 · model year 2023
The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle which could allow water to enter the vehicle and contact electrical components, possibly resulting in a short-circuit.
47 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V820000
- Visibility · recall issued Apr 2022 · model years 2019–2020, 2022
The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle.
61,221 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V267000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2022 · model years 2007, 2009–2010
An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.
917,106 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V119000
- Fuel system, diesel · recall issued Nov 2021 · model years 2014–2017
The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
50,404 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V907000
- Fuel system, diesel · recall issued Jul 2021 · model years 2014–2018
The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
11,216 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V586000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2021 · model year 2019
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
1 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V520000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2019–2020
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.
13,858 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V096000
- Brakes · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2019–2020
A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
893 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V062000
- Suspension · recall issued Nov 2020 · model year 2020
The weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate.
83 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V678000
- Lights · recall issued Sep 2020 · model year 2020
The headlamps may allow a blue light to illuminate.
307 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V528000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Aug 2020 · model year 2020
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
21 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V465000
- Steering · recall issued Jul 2020 · model years 2019–2020
The steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the vehicle, allowing it to loosen.
7 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V434000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2020 · model years 2007–2012 Park it: don't drive
These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and hig.
4,007 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V016000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2020 · model years 2007–2013
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
59,965 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V017000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Sep 2019 · model years 2019–2020
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
257,473 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V684000
- Steering · recall issued Aug 2019 · model year 2020
The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control.
12 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V631000
- Wheels · recall issued Jul 2019 · model year 2019
The left side wheel bolts may have been insufficiently tightened and may loosen over time.
5 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V541000
- Fuel system, other · recall issued Jul 2019 · model year 2019
The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak.
115 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V513000
- Seats · recall issued Feb 2019 · model year 2019
The attachment bolts for the driver's seat and/or seat belt may not have been properly tightened.
68 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V096000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2007–2013 Park it: don't drive
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
83,016 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V017000
- Equipment · recall issued Dec 2018 · model year 2019
The driver and/or passenger sun visor may have an incorrect air bag warning label, or the label may be missing.
11 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V918000
- Engine · recall issued Oct 2018 · model years 2014–2017
If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot.
44,368 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V755000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2018 · model year 2019
The capacitors within the Body Domain Controller (BDC) may short circuit and overheat.
172 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V732000
- Equipment · recall issued Sep 2018 · model year 2018
Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
3,501 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V652000
- Suspension · recall issued Jun 2018 · model year 2018
The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.
43 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V439000
- Engine · recall issued May 2018 · model years 2009–2013
The engine idler pulley bolt may loosen over time and break.
33,214 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V336000
- Engine · recall issued Apr 2018 · model years 2010–2012
If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
47,806 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V248000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2007–2013 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
41,808 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V030000
- Suspension · recall issued Nov 2017 · model year 2018
Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.
33 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V727000
- Engine · recall issued Oct 2017 · model years 2007–2011
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
740,561 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V683000
- Equipment · recall issued May 2017 · model year 2017
The vehicles are equipped with 21-inch tires, however the Tire Information Label states that the vehicles are equipped with 20-inch tires.
24 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V327000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2017 · model year 2017
These vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag modules using certain air bag inflators that may not vent properly in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag.
36 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V189000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2017 · model years 2011–2013
Water and debris may enter the front driveshaft's universal joint, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the joint's failure.
121,909 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V138000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2001–2003 Park it: don't drive
These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall.
230,117 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V047000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2007–2009, 2012 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
48,951 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V020000
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2016 · model year 2016
The affected vehicles have a Digital Motor Electronic (DME) control unit that may have a loose electrical ground cable, possibly causing an under-voltage condition which would result in the transmission shifting to neutr…
8 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V919000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Oct 2016 · model years 2007–2011
The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimpe.
136,188 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V746000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2016 · model years 2014–2015
The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
3,606 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V683000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2007–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
97,738 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V364000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2016 · model year 2011
The affected vehicles have a front driveshaft universal joint that may not seal out water and debris from getting in and damaging the joint, which could lead to its failure.
21,493 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V311000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2016 · model years 2007, 2009–2010
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
840,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V071000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2015 · model year 2003 Park it: don't drive
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusio.
419,235 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V318000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2015 · model years 2014–2015
Without a secure connection to the inflator, the HPS air bags may have insufficient inflation during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
46 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V147000
- Seats · recall issued Oct 2014 · model year 2015
The left rear seat belt attachment point in the affected vehicles may not have been sufficiently welded.
11 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V650000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Apr 2014 · model year 2014
The rear side door lock mechanisms may not have been manufactured to correct tolerances and when the inside door handle is pulled, the previously engaged child safety lock can disengage.
6,400 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V202000
- Engine · recall issued Apr 2014 · model year 2010
In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing f.
156,137 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V176000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2013 · model year 2006
The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue an.
76,565 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V564000
- Fuel system, diesel · recall issued Aug 2013 · model years 2009–2010 Diesel only
The fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside temperatures, could experience an electrical overload condition and become permanently activated.
1,540 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V339000
- Brakes · recall issued Feb 2013 · model years 2007, 2009–2010
The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose.
30,265 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V045000
- Steering · recall issued Nov 2012 · model years 2009–2010
The engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and break over time.
29,800 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V550000
- Steering · recall issued Jun 2012 · model years 2012–2013 Diesel only
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND 2013 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES.
2,642 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V267000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jan 2012 · model year 2012
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 XDRIVE 35I SPORTS ACTIVITY VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2011.
6 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V019000
- Engine · recall issued Oct 2011 · model years 2010–2011
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 7-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 X5 SAV, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-C…
32,084 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V521000
- Fuel system, diesel · recall issued Aug 2011 · model year 2009 Diesel only
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 X5 XDRIVE35D VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 12, 2009.
2,120 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V441000
- Engine · recall issued Jun 2011 · model year 2011
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, X5 DIESEL SPORTS ACTIVITY VEHICLES (SAV) MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 31, 2011, THROUGH MAY 19, 2011.
923 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V332000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Oct 2010 · model year 2008
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 X5 SAVs VEHICLES WITH 6-CYLINDER ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2007 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2008.
20,750 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V518000
- Equipment · recall issued Jun 2010 · model year 2011
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 X5 SAV AND X6 SAV PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1 THROUGH MAY 8, 2010.
296 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V233000
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2010 · model year 2010
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 X5 M SAV VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT," THESE VEHICL…
735 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V152000
- Visibility · recall issued Jan 2010 · model year 2010
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 X5 AND X6 SPORT ACTIVITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 14, 2009 AND DECEMBER 16, 2009.
210 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V025000
- Brakes · recall issued Jul 2009 · model year 2009
BMW IS RECALLING MY 2009 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES.
- Suspension · recall issued Apr 2008 · model year 2008
BMW IS RECALLING 55 MY 2008 X5 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR AXLE STABILIZER (ANTI-SWAY BAR).
- Engine · recall issued Oct 2007 · model year 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES, IN CONDITIONS OF BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES COMBINED WITH LOW HUMIDITY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TO OCCUR AT THE FUEL RAILS.
- Equipment · recall issued Sep 2007 · model year 2005
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BMW BIKE CARRIERS, P/N 82110393954, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 2005 BMW X3 AND X5 VEHICLES.
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2007 · model year 2007
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE CAP OF THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR HAS BEEN DESIGNED IN ORDERTO RECOGNIZE…
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Nov 2005 · model years 2005–2006
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2005 · model year 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ATTACHMENT OF THE BRAKE LINE SUPPORT BRACKET WITHIN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL WAS NOT WELDED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Aug 2004 · model year 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 3.0 L ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, IF THE VEHICLE IS IN FIRST GEAR, AND MOVING SLOWLY, WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HELD IN A CONSTANT POSITION OF LOW ENGINE SPEED AND WITH THE CLUTC…
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Aug 2004 · model year 2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE IN-TANK FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BEEN ATTACHED INCORRECTLY.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2004 · model year 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8 AND 12 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL (EMC) UNITS WERE NOT PRODUCED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Nov 2003 · model year 2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL, THE RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT HOUSING FLANGE AT THE ENGINE, AND THE RIGHT-HAND ENGINE SUPPORT MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.
- Brakes · recall issued May 2003 · model year 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE STEERING SHAFT JOINT IS NOT SUFFICIENT.
- Seat belts · recall issued Feb 2003 · model year 2002
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CONNECTION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TO THE STEEL ROPE OF THE TENSIONER DOES NOT MEET BMW SPECIFICATIONS.
- Brakes · recall issued Jan 2003 · model years 2000–2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE FRONT BRAKE LINE TO SLIP OUT OF THE RETAINING BRACKET LOCATED AT THE FRONT STRUT.
- Brakes · recall issued Jul 2002 · model years 2000–2001
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM PIVOT SHAFT COULD LOOSEN FROM ITS SUPPORT BRACKET.
- Engine · recall issued May 2002 · model year 2001
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED.
- Engine · recall issued Jun 2001 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2001 · model years 2000–2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4.4I SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2001 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4.4I SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2001 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- Steering · recall issued May 2001 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Steering · recall issued Feb 2001 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Steering · recall issued Oct 2000 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- Seat belts · recall issued Sep 2000 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- Steering · recall issued Jan 2000 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
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Is one open on your X5?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the BMW X5 have?
104 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 197.
Which BMW X5 year has the most recalls?
The 2010, with 19 campaigns. 2009: 16, 2011: 15, 2019: 13.
What are most BMW X5 recalls about?
Airbags: 19 of the 104 campaigns. Then engine (14) and brakes (11).
What is the newest BMW X5 recall?
Engine, filed Nov 2026 (NHTSA 26V733000): An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
What is the biggest BMW X5 recall?
NHTSA 22V119000 (engine, Mar 2022) covers 917,106 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.
How do I check if my BMW X5 has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any BMW dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
BMW X5: problems and best years · All BMW recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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