NHTSA lists 33 complaints for the 2023 BMW X5, 3 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW X5.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 11 | 33.3% | 0.83 |
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| electrical electronic | 10 | 30.3% | 0.87 |
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| loss of control | 7 | 21.2% | 0.85 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 2 | 6.1% | 0.83 |
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| noise or comfort | 1 | 3.0% | 0.83 |
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| restraint or airbag | 1 | 3.0% | 0.32 |
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| visibility or lighting | 1 | 3.0% | 0.90 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 24 | 72.7% | 0.88 |
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| low | 6 | 18.2% | 0.75 |
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| high | 2 | 6.1% | 0.70 |
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| critical | 1 | 3.0% | 0.56 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 33 tagged complaints of 33 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2023-12-06. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 (excerpt)
Consequence: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-04-06. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Consequence: A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the second-row outboard seat head restraint guide sleeves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-12-19. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 M50i and X5 xDrive 45e vehicles. One of the four bolts that connects the backrest to the driver's seat frame may not have been correctly installed.
Consequence: A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat backrest and if necessary, install an attachment bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-11-02. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle which could allow water to enter the vehicle and contact electrical components, possibly resulting in a short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield seal and as necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield with a new seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
160 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 52 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 22 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 21 |
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| STRUCTURE | 17 |
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| ENGINE | 12 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 11 |
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| SEATS | 11 |
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| VISIBILITY | 10 |
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11036377
Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Emissions. Systems: ENGINE.
The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers (switchable rocker arm) may break.
11035396
Date: 2026-07-10. Type: Emissions. Systems: ENGINE.
Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not co
11035400
Date: 2026-07-10. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: STRUCTURE.
In the affected vehicles, an incorrect screwlocking device (circled) may have been usedfor the mounting bolts of the door latch locks.
11035497
Date: 2026-06-29. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
11034450
Date: 2026-06-11. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
In these vehicles with an S68 engine, an incorrect diagnosis of the Valvetronic (VVT) may occur. Undercertain operating conditions, the software may detect a short-circuit in the valve control system even thoughthere is no fault. When the above-mentioned fault occurs, the red Check Control warning l
11033033
Date: 2026-05-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the redair bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: Short circuit to negative terminal 930
11033035
Date: 2026-05-11. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ENGINE.
DELIVERY STOP: VARIABLE VALVE TIMING
11032731
Date: 2026-05-06. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
11032744
Date: 2026-05-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.
11032743
Date: 2026-05-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
1. Use of aftermarket accessory hang-on cellular phone holders and/or air fresheners can break the instrument panel air vent slats. Damage and/or issues caused by outside influences are not covered under the BMW limited warranties. Originally, the air vent slats were only repairable by replacing the