NHTSA (USA)Critical
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This page covers 8 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 8 recalls, the most serious involving the integrated brake system, which can lose power assist and cause the anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control to stop functioning, significantly extending stopping distances and reducing vehicle control.
The braking system issue appears across multiple filings covering overlapping model ranges, but the real-world consequence is the same throughout: the brake control module can malfunction in a way that leaves the driver with reduced braking force and without the safety net of anti-lock braking or stability intervention during a skid or hard stop. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why this concern appears in more than one campaign.
Three recalls involve the airbags. Both the driver and front passenger knee airbags may not have been manufactured correctly and can fail to deploy in a crash, leaving occupants more exposed to leg and knee injuries. A separate concern affects the instrument panel on certain sDrive40i and xDrive40i trims: if the panel was not properly assembled, it can separate when the airbags fire, sending pieces of dashboard material toward the occupants, or the airbags themselves may not deploy with the correct force or direction.
The final recall is a compliance issue involving the tire information placard on certain xDrive40i trims. The sticker inside the door jamb may list the wrong tire size or inflation pressure, which can lead to an incorrectly sized or improperly inflated tire being installed and raise the risk of a tire-related incident.
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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 →
What can fail
The integrated brake system may fail, reducing power brake assist or preventing the anti-lock brake and stability control systems from working properly.
What the fix does
The integrated brake system will be inspected and replaced if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.