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BMW X5 Recalls

Compare BMW X5 recall history by model year, common components and recent NHTSA campaigns.

13distinct campaigns
1model years with results
2019–2019model-year range
Sep 25, 2025latest campaign date
Common recalled components
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY 2BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA 2VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 1AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 1SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1STEERING 1
Campaign timeline
20251 campaign
20241 campaign
20221 campaign
20213 campaigns
20201 campaign
20194 campaigns
20182 campaigns
Recalls by year

BMW X5 recalls by model year

Open an exact model year to see the NHTSA campaigns returned for that vehicle combination.

Linked NHTSA campaigns

Recent campaigns for BMW X5

Each campaign below links to its detailed NHTSA recall record.

VehicleSep 25, 2025

BMW starter motor recall — NHTSA campaign 25V644000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat…

starter motorBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleAug 1, 2024

BMW starter motor recall — NHTSA campaign 24V576000

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe…

starter motorBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleApr 20, 2022

BMW sunroof recall — NHTSA campaign 22V267000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022…

sunroofBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleJul 8, 2021

BMW frontal air bag recall — NHTSA campaign 21V520000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag…

frontal air bagBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleFeb 19, 2021

BMW camera recall — NHTSA campaign 21V096000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5…

cameraBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleFeb 10, 2021

BMW hydraulic brakes recall — NHTSA campaign 21V062000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760…

hydraulic brakesBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleJul 28, 2020

BMW steering recall — NHTSA campaign 20V434000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X5 xDrive50i vehicles and 2020 X6M vehicles. The steering column shaft bearing plate may not…

steeringBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleSep 27, 2019

BMW camera recall — NHTSA campaign 19V684000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and…

cameraBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleJul 23, 2019

BMW lugs/nuts/bolts/studs recall — NHTSA campaign 19V541000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive50i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The left side wheel bolts may have been insufficiently tightened and may loosen over time.

lugs/nuts/bolts/studsBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleJul 3, 2019

BMW fuel pump recall — NHTSA campaign 19V513000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel…

fuel pumpBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleFeb 13, 2019

BMW seats recall — NHTSA campaign 19V096000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive40i and xDrive50i vehicles. The attachment bolts for the driver's seat and/or seat belt may not have been properly…

seatsBMW of North America, LLC
VehicleDec 19, 2018

BMW labels recall — NHTSA campaign 18V918000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i and X5 xDrive50i vehicles. The driver and/or passenger sun visor may have an incorrect air bag warning label, or…

labelsBMW of North America, LLC
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Confirm open recalls with your VIN

Model-level recall history can show campaigns associated with BMW X5, but it cannot confirm whether your specific vehicle still has an unrepaired recall.

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Understanding BMW X5 recall history

The same NHTSA campaign can apply to more than one BMW X5 model year. This overview counts each campaign once, while the model-year links show the campaigns returned for each exact year.

Use this page to research patterns and compare campaigns. It does not determine whether a specific VIN is included in a recall or whether a recall repair remains open.

Vehicle recall FAQ

BMW X5 recall questions

Answers are based on the NHTSA campaign history currently available on this page.

How many BMW X5 recall campaigns are listed?

This page currently groups 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns across 1 BMW X5 model year with results.

Which BMW X5 model years have recall pages?

Recall pages are currently available for 2019.

What is the latest BMW X5 recall campaign shown here?

The latest campaign currently shown is BMW starter motor recall — NHTSA campaign 25V644000, reported Sep 25, 2025.

What component is recalled most often on the BMW X5?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY is the most frequent component in the BMW X5 campaigns currently represented here, appearing in 2 campaigns.

Does a BMW X5 recall page show whether my VIN needs repair?

No. These model-level pages summarize NHTSA campaigns by year. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup to check whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.