NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
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.
This page covers 5 recalls, 56 owner complaints and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2025 BMW X5.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Braking is the standout concern owners report for the 2025 BMW X5. The hydraulic brake system draws the most complaints by a wide margin, with owners frequently describing a brake pedal that depresses but fails to slow or stop the vehicle as expected. A smaller cluster of complaints touches on forward collision avoidance, where owners report the system behaving unexpectedly during normal driving. Outside those two systems, a handful of owners describe glass-related issues, panoramic sunroof panels shattering without warning and windshields that develop significant cracks from minor road debris, though these appear across fewer reports than the brake complaints. The brake pedal response issue is the most consistent thread, with multiple owners noting the vehicle did not decelerate as intended when the pedal was applied.
56
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 BMW X5 has 5 recalls, the most serious being a brake system defect that can reduce power brake assist and cause anti-lock braking and stability control to malfunction, extending stopping distances and reducing the driver's ability to maintain control.
The brake and stability control issue appears across multiple filings but describes the same underlying problem: the integrated brake system can fail in a way that leaves the driver with a heavier, less responsive brake pedal and disables the electronic systems that help prevent skidding and loss of control during hard braking or slippery conditions. On the occupant safety side, certain trims including the sDrive40i, xDrive40i, M60i, M, and xDrive50e may have a front seatbelt warning system that fails to alert the driver when a seatbelt is unbuckled, and the airbag system on those vehicles may not deploy as designed in a crash, both of which raise the risk of injury. There is also a labeling issue on certain xDrive40i vehicles where the tire information placard on the door jamb lists an incorrect tire size and inflation pressure; if someone installs the wrong tire or sets pressure based on that placard, handling and blowout risk can be affected.
At a glance
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.
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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 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.
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 seat belt system may incorrectly sense that passengers are belted, stopping the warning light from turning on and potentially preventing airbags from deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat lower seat belts as needed at no cost.
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 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.