Safety Score
71
Average
Recalls
3
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (3)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-18 | 21V089000 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 9 | — | Details |
| 2020-12-09 | 20V761000 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 812 | — | Details |
| 2020-08-14 | 20V483000 |
TIRES | 42 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The original B58 engine (B58B30M0, 2015–2017) utilized a conventional mechanically robust gerotor oil pump with predomi… |
| 2026-02-22 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the highway, the vehic… |
| 2026-02-19 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the Push to Start button failed to … |
| 2026-01-20 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | See attached document for complaint. |
| 2026-01-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, unknown warning lights ill… |
| 2025-11-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | In the middle of driving, multiple warning lights came on in the car and the steering became very stiff, which made it … |
| 2025-11-26 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I was driving 75mph on the highway and my sunroof exploded while driving. It sounded like a gunshot above my head and s… |
| 2025-11-24 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | the vehicle delays to start and will not recognize that key is in the vehicle. the starter button has to be pushed thre… |
| 2025-11-08 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | The vehicle shakes at low speeds with a jolt and vibration when turning. When I pressed the accelerator from a standsti… |
| 2025-11-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | BMW 2021 X5 Engine starter failed. BMW South Miami dealership troubleshooting found the starter motor faulty and repla… |
| 2025-11-05 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I am writing to formally file a complaint and request an expansion of recall coverage regarding a starter motor failure… |
| 2025-11-01 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal grinding… |
| 2025-10-08 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The front differential on my BMW failed at just 47,000 miles. There were no warning lights—only a faint grinding noise … |
| 2025-10-05 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the coolant warning ligh… |
| 2025-10-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine/transmis… |
| 2025-09-29 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Around September, 2025 several small puddles was under the vehicle. Made an appointment with BMW to have a 2021, X5 ins… |
| 2025-09-17 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Component Failed: Water pump (engine cooling system) - Part has been superseded by BMW with upgraded version, indicatin… |
| 2025-09-12 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | Described by BMW as a "malfunctioning passenger restraint system", the sensor detecting weight in the seats is faulty w… |
| 2025-09-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering the vehicle in a low gear causes the vehicle to tremble or shudder. The dealership identified the problem to b… |
| 2025-08-16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | A drivetrain malfunction warning, chassis warning, auto level suspension was locked, and check engine light was on whil… |
| 2025-07-23 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle with the Push to START bu… |
| 2025-07-22 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sputtering sou… |
| 2025-07-17 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Similar to the incident described in [XXX] , BMW has refused to assist with repairs related to defective vehicle cuphol… |
| 2025-07-03 | STEERING | No | 0 | My vehicle only has 28,000 miles on it has a very loud rattling noise in the front end. My mechanic said the steering l… |
| 2025-05-16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | In the middle of a busy intersection, the car just completely shut down. The car only had ~35,000 miles on the odomete… |
| 2025-04-23 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | I was driving and I heard a huge explosion so I pulled over and found that the panoramic sunroof had exploded. |
| 2025-03-18 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the starter failed to respond. The veh… |
| 2025-02-27 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Formally reporting a serious and recurring safety issue with my 2021 BMW X5. Over the past five months, I experienced t… |
| 2025-01-28 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the Auto START/STOP feature a… |
| 2025-01-28 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning… |
| 2025-01-06 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for an oil change and t… |
| 2024-12-31 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The vehicle starter fails intermittently. I have to also keep it out of start/stop mode for efficiency due to this star… |
| 2024-11-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Starter problem . When starting the start button , we have to do couple times .i saw recalls for starter problems on ur… |
| 2024-10-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately and required several at… |
| 2024-08-15 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Water pump failure. There is no damage and coolant system prematurely failed. Car is 3 years old with about 65-70k mile… |
| 2024-08-13 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGIN… |
| 2024-08-07 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Started car and 2 error messages popped up, one for powertrain warning and one for battery charging system. contacted d… |
| 2024-07-25 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Unintended acceleration when slowing to a stop. Car accelerated requiring significant brake pressure to avoid hitting t… |
| 2024-07-20 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | No | 0 | You get no warning when backing out of a parking spot all features are on but no warning |
| 2024-07-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The starter for my 2021 bmw x5 recently went bad and had to be replaced. The defect with the starter ruined my battery… |
| 2024-05-11 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Instrument panel went blank while driving on interstate. This happened 4 times. Had to reboot vehicle computer/idrive… |
| 2024-05-03 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | No | 0 | Rear cross traffic alert does not work in the subject car. BMW Owners' Manual describes a system that should alert from… |
| 2023-12-21 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | Yes | 1 | On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, shortly after 8:30 p.m., I turned into the driveway for my Columbia residence and proc… |
| 2023-11-03 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Yes | 0 | UNKNOWN |
| 2023-10-09 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | 2021 X5 M50i: The driver's knee airbag deployed in a crash and lacerated my left lower leg down to the muscle and abrad… |
| 2023-10-07 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Drivetrain - A drivetrain malfunction message came-up a few weeks back on the high-way indicating “It is safe to drive… |
| 2023-10-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The software that controls the lock/unlock and side mirror deployment does not function correctly all the time. This is… |
| 2023-09-17 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Good Morning, I was driving down the road at around 60 mph in my car. Abruptly my car had simultaneous warning lights a… |
| 2023-08-08 | POWER TRAIN | Yes | 4 | The contact owned a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while sitting in the vehicle and with the vehicle running, it … |
| 2023-06-28 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | While driving on highway/turnpike with cruise control on at 70 mph, drivetrain malfunction warning appeared and lost po… |