2018 BMW X5 M Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 BMW X5 M. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 BMW X5 M
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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Suspension
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.
Remedy: 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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 BMW X5 M. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 BMW X5 (X5 M, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive 35d, X5 xDrive35i, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–23 / 19–29 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6/8 cyl, 2/3/4.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare BMW X5 M model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW X5 M model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 BMW X5 M | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 BMW X5 M | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 BMW X5 M | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 BMW X5 M | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2018 BMW X5 M
How do I know if my 2018 BMW X5 M 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 2018 BMW X5 M; 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 17V727000).
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
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- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
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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.