2021 BMW X5 Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 BMW X5 Hybrid, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 2021
- 2022
1 safety recall for the 2021 BMW X5 Hybrid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Head restraint (seats)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5 xDrive45e, 2021 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, and XB7 vehicles. The head restraints on the second-row outer seats may be the incorrect type for the vehicle.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 BMW X5 Hybrid have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2021 BMW x5. Consumer writes in regards to parts being unavailable for vehicle repair. *ld the consumer referenced recall cb612320. *js”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 25, 2021 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 BMW X5 (X5 M, X5 M Competition, X5 M50i, X5 sDrive40i, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–21 / 18–26 |
| Fuel | Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare BMW X5 Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW X5 Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 BMW X5 Hybrid | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 BMW X5 Hybrid | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2021 BMW X5 Hybrid
How do I know if my 2021 BMW X5 Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2021 BMW X5 Hybrid; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V156000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.