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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…