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2026 BMW X5 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2026 BMW X5, and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
25
owner complaints to NHTSA
3 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
15–25
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2026 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. Critical fasteners (air bags)

    NHTSA 25V837000 Reported 25 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel trim, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore, no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…

  2. Critical fasteners (visibility)

    NHTSA 25V556000 Reported 1,406 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X5 Plug-in Hybrid, X5, and X7 vehicles. The windshield may not be sealed properly, which can allow water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield seal. If any leaks are detected, the seal will be repaired and vehicle control units and wiring will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…

25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2026 BMW X5 have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 9 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,822 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 25 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Vehicle: 2026 BMW X5 xDrive50e (VIN: [your VIN], mileage at delivery: [X]) Shortly after taking delivery on [date] from Ferman BMW in Tampa, FL, I experienced an issue with the hybrid/EV operation: [d”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

“On August 16, 2026, while using the Automatic Parking/Parking Assistant feature on my 2026 BMW X5 M60i, the vehicle was performing an automated reverse parking maneuver. During the maneuver, the vehic”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 29, 2026 · Back over prevention

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2026 BMW X5 (X5 M Competition, X5 M60i xDrive, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined15–25 mpg
City / Highway13–23 / 18–27
FuelPremium, Premium and Electricity
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 2026 BMW X5

How do I know if my 2026 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2026 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 25V556000).

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.