BMW X5 2018

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

82 Complaints 6 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

6 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 24V608000 SAFETY RECALL
720.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2024
Safety Issue:

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.

Potential Risk:
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Mar 28, 2025
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2024
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 21V586000 SAFETY RECALL
11.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 29, 2021
Safety Issue:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.

Potential Risk:
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Jan 14, 2022
Recall Date: Jul 29, 2021
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V652000 SAFETY RECALL
3.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 20, 2018
Safety Issue:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.

Potential Risk:
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
FREE Recall Solution:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Feb 22, 2019
Recall Date: Sep 20, 2018
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V439000 SAFETY RECALL
43 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2018
Safety Issue:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.

Potential Risk:
If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Jul 11, 2018
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2018
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 17V727000 SAFETY RECALL
33 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2017
Safety Issue:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.

Potential Risk:
Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Jan 11, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2017

Consumer Complaints

82 Complaints
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11128696 Other
Sep 11, 2018
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

THE CAR DISPLAYED DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING MESSAGE MULTIPLE TIMES AFTER THE CAR REACHED 10K MILES. THE DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION MESSAGE WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES AND DEALER FAILED TO PROVIDE PROPER EXPLANATION AS WELL AS FAILED TO PERMANENTLY FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CAR IS HYBRID AND THE ISSUE HAPPENS RANDOMLY WHEN DRIVEN AT SPEED BETWEEN 60MPH TO 80 MPH. WHEN THE WARNING MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED THE CAR AIR CONDITION STOPS FUNCTION COMPLETELY, THE CAR LOSES ACCELERATION AND MAINTAIN SPEED OF 60 MPH EVEN IF THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED FIRMLY.

Corrective Action:

THE CAR DISPLAYED DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING MESSAGE MULTIPLE TIMES AFTER THE CAR REACHED 10K MILES. THE DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION MESSAGE WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES AND DEALER FAILED TO PROVIDE PROPER EXPLANATION AS WELL AS FAILED TO PERMANENTLY FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CAR IS HYBRID AND THE ISSUE HAPPENS RANDOMLY WHEN DRIVEN AT SPEED BETWEEN 60MPH TO 80 MPH. WHEN THE WARNING MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED THE CAR AIR CONDITION STOPS FUNCTION COMPLETELY, THE CAR LOSES ACCELERATION AND MAINTAIN SPEED OF 60 MPH EVEN IF THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED FIRMLY.

Additional Notes:

THE CAR DISPLAYED DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING MESSAGE MULTIPLE TIMES AFTER THE CAR REACHED 10K MILES. THE DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION MESSAGE WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES AND DEALER FAILED TO PROVIDE PROPER EXPLANATION AS WELL AS FAILED TO PERMANENTLY FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CAR IS HYBRID AND THE ISSUE HAPPENS RANDOMLY WHEN DRIVEN AT SPEED BETWEEN 60MPH TO 80 MPH. WHEN THE WARNING MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED THE CAR AIR CONDITION STOPS FUNCTION COMPLETELY, THE CAR LOSES ACCELERATION AND MAINTAIN SPEED OF 60 MPH EVEN IF THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED FIRMLY.

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11128696
Notice Date: Sep 11, 2018
Recall Date: Sep 11, 2018
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11128006 Other
Sep 7, 2018
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

ENGINE STALL AND OR FLUTTER WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS

Corrective Action:

ENGINE STALL AND OR FLUTTER WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS

Additional Notes:

ENGINE STALL AND OR FLUTTER WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11128006
Notice Date: Sep 7, 2018
Recall Date: Sep 7, 2018

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