This page covers 7 recalls, 137 owner complaints and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2024 BMW X5.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Brake-related complaints dominate owner reports for the 2024 BMW X5, accounting for the largest share of filings by a wide margin. Owners frequently describe unexpected or unintended braking events, with many reports tied to the forward collision avoidance system activating when drivers say no hazard was present, phantom braking on highways and in low-traffic situations comes up repeatedly. The hydraulic brake system draws its own set of complaints separate from the automated system, with owners describing spongy pedal feel, reduced stopping response, and brake warnings appearing on the dash. A smaller cluster of reports involves the driver airbag harness triggering a restraint system fault warning, with at least some owners told a wiring repair was needed. A handful of hybrid powertrain complaints describe engine hesitation and rough running once the combustion engine engages after battery-only operation.
137
Total Complaints
7
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 BMW X5 has 7 recalls, the most serious being a brake system defect where the integrated brake unit can lose power assist and disable anti-lock brakes and stability control, significantly extending stopping distances and reducing vehicle control.
The airbag-related recalls account for several of the remaining issues. The driver and front passenger knee airbags may not deploy correctly in a crash, leaving occupants less protected. A separate but related concern affects certain trims: the instrument panel may not be properly secured, and during airbag deployment it can break apart and send pieces into the cabin. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the knee airbag deployment issue, which is why it appears across more than one filing. There is also a label recall affecting certain X5 xDrive40i vehicles where the tire information placard lists incorrect tire size and pressure, which can lead to an improperly fitted or inflated tire being installed.
At a glance
What can fail
The integrated brake system may fail, reducing power brake assist or preventing the antilock brake and stability control systems from working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the integrated brake module at no cost. Parts availability and service scheduling will be confirmed in a second letter.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Welds in the servomotor of the brake control module may break, causing loss of power brake assist, rear braking, and potentially the antilock brake and stability control systems.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire information placard lists incorrect tire size and pressure specifications, which may not meet federal safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the tire information placard at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel may have been manufactured improperly, potentially causing the airbag to deploy incorrectly or the panel to separate when the airbag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the instrument panel at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The integrated brake system may fail, reducing power brake assist or preventing the antilock brake and stability control systems from working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger knee air bag may fail to deploy during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The knee air bag for the driver and/or passenger may have been manufactured incorrectly, preventing it from deploying properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the knee air bag at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
