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2015 BMW X5 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

6 safety recalls list the 2015 BMW X5, and owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

6
safety recalls
152
owner complaints to NHTSA
6 / 7
complaints citing a crash / fire
17–27
MPG combined (EPA)

6 safety recalls for the 2015 BMW X5

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Fuel system, diesel

    NHTSA 21V907000 Reported 50,404 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under…

  2. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 21V586000 Reported 11,216 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  3. Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 18V755000 Reported 44,368 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The…

  4. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 16V683000 Reported 3,606 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X3 xDrive28d, X4 xDrive28i and X4 xDrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 X5 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, and 2014 X5 xDrive35d vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  5. Air bags

    NHTSA 15V147000 Reported 46 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35d Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 19, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and 2014-2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35i, X5 sDrive 35i, X5 xDrive 50i, Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 28, 2013, to February 16, 2015. In the affected…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Head Protection System, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  6. Seats

    NHTSA 14V650000 Reported 11 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X5 vehicles manufactured September 12, 2014,to September 21, 2014 and equipped with the optional rear comfort seat. The left rear seat belt attachment point in the affected vehicles may not have been sufficiently welded.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear seat frame, free of charge. The recall began November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

152 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2015 BMW X5 have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 7 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 74,014 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 33 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 BMW X5. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 10, 2026 · Electrical system

“The contact owned a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the contact became aware of sparks outside the driver's and passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact became aware tha”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 9, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2015 BMW X5 (X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35d, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined17–27 mpg
City / Highway15–24 / 22–31
FuelDiesel, Premium
EPA classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine6/8 cyl, 3/4.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Compare BMW X5 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW X5 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1999 BMW X510
2000 BMW X5629
2001 BMW X512160
2002 BMW X53102
2003 BMW X5399
2004 BMW X5464
2005 BMW X5282
2006 BMW X52168
2007 BMW X5871
2008 BMW X510215
2009 BMW X512138
2010 BMW X514124
2011 BMW X514263
2012 BMW X510271
2013 BMW X56149
2014 BMW X5899
2015 BMW X56152
2016 BMW X5574
2017 BMW X5675
2018 BMW X5572
2019 BMW X513191
2020 BMW X511113
2021 BMW X512108
2022 BMW X5170
2023 BMW X5433
2024 BMW X58145
2025 BMW X5562
2026 BMW X5225

Checking a specific 2015 BMW X5

How do I know if my 2015 BMW X5 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 2015 BMW X5; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 14V650000).

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

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.