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BMW X5 recalls

96 recall campaigns for the BMW X5, newest first.

  1. BMW 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. 2023–2025 BMW 530i, 540i, 740i +13 more 26V-422 · July 1, 2026
  2. BMW instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly. 2026 BMW X5, X6, X7 25V-837 · December 4, 2025
  3. BMW inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling. 2000 BMW X5 25V-748 · October 31, 2025 DO NOT DRIVE
  4. BMW after repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload. 2019–2020 BMW 340i, 740Li, 840i +3 more 25V-644 · September 25, 2025
  5. BMW windshield may not be sealed properly, which can allow water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit. 2026 BMW X5, X7 25V-556 · August 27, 2025
  6. BMW please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. 2023–2024 BMW 530i, 740i, 750e +8 more 24V-739 · October 2, 2024
  7. BMW welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. 2023–2025 BMW 530i, 540i, 740i +13 more 24V-697 · September 18, 2024
  8. BMW improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit. 2012–2016 BMW 228XI, 228i, 328i +9 more 24V-608 · August 13, 2024
  9. BMW please see the recall report for the complete list of models. 2019–2020 BMW 340XI, 740XI, 740i +7 more 24V-576 · August 1, 2024
  10. BMW please see the recall report for the complete list of models. 2013–2015 BMW 320i, 328d, 328i +13 more 24V-527 · July 11, 2024
  11. BMW 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 crash. 2024–2025 BMW Alpina, X5, X6 +2 more 24V-345 · May 15, 2024
  12. BMW tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure. 2024 BMW X5 24V-327 · May 10, 2024
  13. BMW instrument panel may not have been manufactured properly, which can result in improper air bag deployment or the panel separating during air bag deployment. 2024 BMW X5, X7 24V-138 · February 23, 2024
  14. BMW please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. 2023–2025 BMW 530i, 550e, 740i +14 more 24V-104 · February 12, 2024
  15. BMW weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit. 2023 BMW 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series +7 more 23V-821 · December 6, 2023
  16. BMW driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect. 2014 BMW X3, X4, X5 23V-797 · November 24, 2023
  17. BMW aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (vanos) unit can loosen over time and possibly break. 2010 BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series +3 more 23V-707 · October 20, 2023
  18. BMW front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended. 2023–2024 BMW X5, X6, X7 +1 more 23V-622 · September 7, 2023
  19. BMW 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. 2023–2024 BMW X5, X6, X7 +1 more 23V-471 · July 10, 2023
  20. BMW head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves. 2023 BMW X5 23V-253 · April 6, 2023
  21. BMW one of the four bolts that connects the backrest to the driver's seat frame may not have been correctly installed. 2023 BMW X5 22V-942 · December 19, 2022
  22. BMW 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. 2023 BMW X5, X7 22V-820 · November 2, 2022
  23. BMW roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. 2019–2022 BMW 430i, M440i, X5 +2 more 22V-267 · April 20, 2022
  24. BMW heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit. 2006–2008 BMW 128i, 3 Series, 5 Series +3 more 22V-119 · March 2, 2022
  25. BMW EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold. 2013–2015 BMW 328d, 535d, 740LD +2 more 21V-907 · November 19, 2021
  26. BMW high-pressure fuel pump may fail. 2014–2015 BMW 328d, 535d, 740LD +2 more 21V-586 · July 29, 2021
  27. BMW instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly in a crash. 2019 BMW X5 21V-520 · July 8, 2021
  28. BMW head restraints on the second-row outer seats may be the incorrect type for the vehicle. 2021 BMW X5, X7, XB7 21V-156 · March 10, 2021
  29. BMW when shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. 2019–2021 BMW 330e, 330i, 430i +18 more 21V-096 · February 19, 2021
  30. BMW right front brake disc may have been assembled with incorrect fasteners, which over time, could result in the front brake disc becoming loose. 2021 BMW X5 21V-089 · February 18, 2021
  31. BMW rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance. 2019–2021 BMW 740Li, 745Le, 750Li +9 more 21V-062 · February 10, 2021
  32. BMW steering column shaft's universal joint connection may not have been tightened to specifications, and can become loose. 2021 BMW X5, X6, X7 21V-031 · January 29, 2021
  33. BMW connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly, which can cause increased electrical resistance at the connections. 2021 BMW 530i, 540i, 740Li +6 more 20V-761 · December 9, 2020
  34. BMW weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate. 2020 BMW X5, X6, X7 20V-678 · November 4, 2020
  35. BMW debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production. 2020–2021 BMW 330e, 530e, 745Le +4 more 20V-601 · September 30, 2020
  36. BMW headlamps may allow a blue light to illuminate. 2020 BMW X5, X6, X7 20V-528 · September 1, 2020
  37. BMW loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit. 2020–2021 BMW 330e, X3, X5 +1 more 20V-490 · August 18, 2020
  38. BMW tires may have a damaged inner layer, possibly resulting in a rapid loss of pressure while the vehicle is moving. 2021 BMW X5, X6 20V-483 · August 14, 2020
  39. BMW starter motor may have an extra bolt that could potentially fall into the transmission housing and cause an engine stall. 2020 BMW X5, X7 20V-465 · August 7, 2020
  40. BMW steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the vehicle, allowing it to loosen. 2019–2020 BMW X5, X6 20V-434 · July 28, 2020
  41. BMW these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. 2007–2008 BMW X5, X6 20V-016 · January 15, 2020 DO NOT DRIVE
  42. BMW these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. 2006–2013 BMW 1 Series M, 128i, 135i +15 more 20V-017 · January 15, 2020
  43. BMW back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. 2018–2020 BMW 330i, 530e, 530i +22 more 19V-684 · September 27, 2019
  44. BMW steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control. 2020 BMW X5, X7 19V-631 · August 28, 2019
  45. BMW left side wheel bolts may have been insufficiently tightened and may loosen over time. 2019 BMW X5, X7 19V-541 · July 23, 2019
  46. BMW 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. 2019–2020 BMW 750i, M5, M850i +2 more 19V-513 · July 3, 2019
  47. BMW attachment bolts for the driver's seat and/or seat belt may not have been properly tightened. 2019 BMW X5 19V-096 · February 13, 2019
  48. BMW this recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced with the optional sports steering wheel. 2000 BMW 525i, 530i, 540i +1 more 19V-015 · January 14, 2019 DO NOT DRIVE
  49. BMW are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. 2007–2008 BMW X5, X6 19V-017 · January 14, 2019 DO NOT DRIVE
  50. BMW driver and/or passenger sun visor may have an incorrect air bag warning label, or the label may be missing. 2019 BMW X5 18V-918 · December 19, 2018