BMW X5: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 87 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2010–2025 (12) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2011 · 2010
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | x5-2025-brake-recall-parts-delay | Brake recall 24V104000 repair parts delay | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 20 | 2024-08 → 2025-09 | 56 | 2026-07-11 |
| 2025 | x5-2025-sunroof-glass-shattering | Panoramic sunroof glass shattering | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | 2025-01 → 2026-04 | 56 | 2026-07-11 |
| 2025 | x5-2025-rear-cross-traffic-alert | Inoperative rear cross-traffic alert | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 3 | 2025-07 → 2026-03 | 56 | 2026-07-11 |
| 2025 | x5-2025-hybrid-charging-heat | Hybrid battery charging failure in hot weather | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 2025-07 → 2025-07 | 56 | 2026-07-11 |
| 2025 | x5-2025-brake-response-failure | Brake response failure during driving and parking | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 6 | 2024-10 → 2026-05 | 56 | 2026-07-11 |
| 2025 | x5-2025-drivetrain-power-loss | Drivetrain malfunction with loss of power | POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 2024-12 → 2025-12 | 56 | 2026-07-11 |
| 2025 | x5-2025-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration at low speed | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 2025-04 → 2026-02 | 56 | 2026-07-11 |
| 2025 | x5-2025-airbag-non-deployment | Air bag non-deployment in frontal crashes | AIR BAGS | 2 | 2025-11 → 2026-03 | 56 | 2026-07-11 |
| 2024 | x5-2024-integrated-brake-recall-24v104 | Integrated brake system recall repair unavailability | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 63 | 2024-03 → 2026-03 | 143 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | x5-2024-hybrid-drivetrain-high-voltage | Hybrid drivetrain and high-voltage system failure | POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 18 | 2023-07 → 2026-04 | 143 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | x5-2024-sunroof-explosion | Panoramic sunroof glass spontaneous shattering | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 3 | 2024-02 → 2026-05 | 143 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | x5-2024-emergency-call-system-malfunction | Emergency call system and TCU module malfunction | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2025-09 → 2026-07 | 143 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | x5-2024-instrument-cluster-blackout | Instrument cluster and forward collision system display loss | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | 2025-10 → 2026-06 | 143 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | x5-2024-park-assist-collision | Park assist automated steering collision | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE | 2 | 2023-09 → 2026-05 | 143 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | x5-2024-rear-cross-traffic-alert | Rear cross traffic alert system non-activation | BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 3 | 2024-12 → 2025-06 | 143 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2023 | x5-2023-sunroof-shattering-leaking | Panoramic sunroof spontaneous shattering and seal leaks | STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 | 2023-04 → 2026-06 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | x5-2023-drivetrain-malfunction-power-loss | Drivetrain malfunction warnings and sudden power loss | POWER TRAIN | 8 | 2022-12 → 2026-03 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | x5-2023-head-unit-electrical-failure | Head unit and infotainment electrical failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2023-03 → 2026-07 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | x5-2023-water-pump-failure | Engine water pump failure | ENGINE | 2 | 2023-11 → 2026-08 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | x5-2023-adas-lane-cruise-malfunction | Driver assistance system unintended steering and acceleration | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | 2024-05 → 2024-05 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | x5-2023-sunroof-seal-airbag-water-intrusion | Sunroof seal water intrusion near side airbags | AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | 2026-02 → 2026-02 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | x5-2023-front-differential-bearing | Front differential pinion bearing failure | POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 2026-05 → 2026-05 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | x5-2023-brake-system-failure | Brake system malfunction and loss of vehicle control | SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 2025-12 → 2025-12 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | x5-2022-transfer-case-shudder | Transfer case shudder at low speed and turns | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2025-02 -> 2026-06 | 56 | 2026-07-08 |
| 2022 | x5-2022-drivetrain-malfunction-power-loss | Drivetrain malfunction warning with power loss | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2021-12 -> 2026-03 | 56 | 2026-07-08 |
| 2022 | x5-2022-hybrid-hv-component-failure | High-voltage hybrid component failure | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | 2024-01 -> 2026-04 | 56 | 2026-07-08 |
| 2022 | x5-2022-coolant-water-pump-leak | Water pump coolant leak | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | 2024-08 -> 2025-12 | 56 | 2026-07-08 |
| 2022 | x5-2022-tire-sidewall-failure | Factory tire sidewall and shoulder failure | TIRES | 2 | 2022-10 -> 2026-03 | 56 | 2026-07-08 |
| 2022 | x5-2022-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration during parking maneuvers | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2022-06 -> 2024-08 | 56 | 2026-07-08 |
| 2022 | x5-2022-automatic-emergency-braking | Automatic emergency braking without obstruction | SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 4 | 2023-07 -> 2026-04 | 56 | 2026-07-08 |
| 2022 | x5-2022-sunroof-shattering | Panoramic sunroof shattering | STRUCTURE | 3 | 2023-02 -> 2024-04 | 56 | 2026-07-08 |
| 2021 | x5-2021-starter-failure | Pinion starter failure and no-start condition | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 22 | 2024-08-08 → 2026-08-09 | 101 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | x5-2021-water-pump-failure | Engine water pump failure and coolant loss | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 | 2024-08-21 → 2026-07-17 | 101 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | x5-2021-front-differential-failure | Front differential unit failure | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 6 | 2025-11-28 → 2026-07-10 | 101 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | x5-2021-drivetrain-malfunction-power-loss | Drivetrain malfunction warning with power loss while driving | POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 8 | 2020-12-01 → 2026-08-09 | 101 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | x5-2021-sunroof-shattering | Panoramic sunroof spontaneous shattering | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | 2022-05-10 → 2025-04-23 | 101 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | x5-2021-airbag-srs-cupholder-moisture | Airbag SRS unit damage from cupholder moisture intrusion | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2021-08-18 → 2023-05-01 | 101 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | x5-2021-rear-cross-traffic-alert-failure | Rear cross-traffic alert system non-response | BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 5 | 2021-09-16 → 2024-07-20 | 101 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | x5-2021-phev-unintended-motion | Unintended vehicle acceleration or movement events | POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 5 | 2021-12-29 → 2023-10-26 | 101 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2020 | bmw-x5-2020-oil-pump-failure | Oil pump failure in B58 engine | ENGINE | 13 | 2025-12 → 2026-08 | 104 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2020 | bmw-x5-2020-ac-evaporator | A/C evaporator failure with loss of cooling | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 2020-06 → 2026-08 | 104 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2020 | bmw-x5-2020-headlight-fog | Headlight housing condensation and fogging | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 2024-01 → 2026-02 | 104 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2020 | bmw-x5-2020-instrument-panel-blackout | Instrument panel display blackout and dimming | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2020-04 → 2020-10 | 104 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2020 | bmw-x5-2020-starter-no-start | Starter failure preventing engine start | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 27 | 2024-10 → 2026-07 | 104 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2020 | bmw-x5-2020-starter-fire | Fire following starter failure or recall delay | FIRERELATED | 8 | 2022-03 → 2026-03 | 104 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2020 | bmw-x5-2020-diff-transfer-case | Front differential and transfer case failure | POWER TRAIN | 10 | 2024-05 → 2026-07 | 104 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2020 | bmw-x5-2020-airbag-seatbelt | Airbag and seat belt restraint system malfunction | AIR BAGS | 8 | 2021-12 → 2025-03 | 104 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2019 | bmw-x5-2019-oil-pump-plastic-failure | Oil pump plastic internal component failure | ENGINE | 24 | 2024-09 → 2026-06 | 175 | 2026-07-07 |
| 2019 | bmw-x5-2019-shark-fin-antenna-water-ingress | Shark fin antenna water ingress disabling emergency call | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 | 2023-09 → 2026-04 | 175 | 2026-07-07 |
| 2019 | bmw-x5-2019-transfer-case-shudder | Transfer case shudder at low-speed turns | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2024-10 → 2026-05 | 175 | 2026-07-07 |
| 2019 | bmw-x5-2019-passenger-restraint-malfunction | Passenger restraint system malfunction warning | AIR BAGS | 12 | 2021-08 → 2025-09 | 175 | 2026-07-07 |
| 2019 | bmw-x5-2019-steering-twitch-cold-temps | Steering twitch and drift in cold temperatures | STEERING | 10 | 2019-03 → 2019-09 | 175 | 2026-07-07 |
| 2019 | bmw-x5-2019-starter-overheat-no-start | Starter motor overheating and no-start condition | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 36 | 2023-10 → 2026-04 | 175 | 2026-07-07 |
| 2018 | x5-2018-rear-air-suspension-failure | Rear air suspension failure | SUSPENSION | 5 | 2021-11 → 2026-04 | 67 | 2026-07-07 |
| 2018 | x5-2018-sunroof-glass-shatter | Sunroof glass shatter while driving | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 2019-07 → 2024-11 | 67 | 2026-07-07 |
| 2018 | x5-2018-tire-tread-separation | Tire tread separation at highway speed | TIRES | 3 | 2021-08 → 2023-02 | 67 | 2026-07-07 |
| 2018 | x5-2018-eme-hybrid-electrical-failure | Electric motor electronics failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 2018-09 → 2026-04 | 67 | 2026-07-07 |
| 2018 | x5-2018-egr-cooler-intake-manifold-leak | EGR cooler and intake manifold coolant leak | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 | 2023-03 → 2026-04 | 67 | 2026-07-07 |
| 2018 | x5-2018-fuel-system-stall-recall | Stalling tied to recall 24V608000 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 10 | 2021-12 → 2025-07 | 67 | 2026-07-07 |
| 2018 | x5-2018-drivetrain-malfunction-loss-of-power | Drivetrain malfunction with loss of power | POWER TRAIN | 7 | 2018-09 → 2024-06 | 67 | 2026-07-07 |
| 2017 | x5-2017-coolant-pump-overheat | Coolant pump failure and engine overheating | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 2024-08 → 2025-07 | 73 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | x5-2017-sunroof-shatter | Sunroof or moonroof glass shattering while driving | VISIBILITY | 3 | 2020-02 → 2024-01 | 73 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | x5-2017-rear-suspension-failure | Rear suspension component failure | SUSPENSION | 4 | 2018-10 → 2023-01 | 73 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | x5-2017-tire-tread-failure | Tire tread separation and blowout | TIRES | 3 | 2019-10 → 2023-02 | 73 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | x5-2017-diesel-fuel-pump-stall | High-pressure fuel pump failure with stall | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 12 | 2018-11 → 2025-04 | 73 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | x5-2017-drivetrain-malfunction-stall | Drivetrain malfunction warning with loss of propulsion | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2017-07 → 2023-07 | 73 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | bmw-x5-2016-water-pump-eme-fault | Water pump recall repair not resolving EME fault | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 2024-10 → 2026-05 | 71 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2016 | bmw-x5-2016-driveshaft-transfer-case | Front driveshaft and transfer case failure | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2021-04 → 2024-10 | 71 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2016 | bmw-x5-2016-sunroof-glass-shatter | Spontaneous sunroof glass shattering while driving | STRUCTURE | 9 | 2017-02 → 2026-04 | 71 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2016 | bmw-x5-2016-sunroof-drain-water-intrusion | Sunroof drain water intrusion causing electrical faults | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS, BACK OVER PREVENTION | 3 | 2022-08 → 2025-11 | 71 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2016 | bmw-x5-2016-fuel-pump-failure | High-pressure fuel pump failure after recall repair | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 4 | 2022-08 → 2025-06 | 71 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2016 | bmw-x5-2016-loss-of-propulsion | Sudden loss of propulsion while driving | POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 7 | 2021-01 → 2026-02 | 71 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2016 | bmw-x5-2016-airbag-restraint-malfunction | Airbag and restraint system malfunction warning | AIR BAGS | 4 | 2020-03 → 2025-12 | 71 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2011 | bmw-x5-2011-front-driveshaft-transfer-case | Front driveshaft and transfer case failure | POWER TRAIN | 22 | 2017-01 → 2023-11 | 307 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2011 | bmw-x5-2011-auxiliary-water-pump-overheat | Auxiliary water pump failure with engine overheating | ENGINE | 7 | 2017-03 → 2022-02 | 307 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2011 | bmw-x5-2011-def-scr-tank-sensor-failure | DEF tank sensor failure triggering check engine light | ENGINE | 9 | 2017-06 → 2024-01 | 307 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2011 | bmw-x5-2011-idler-pulley-bolt-steering-loss | Idler pulley bolt failure with loss of power steering | STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 10 | 2017-01 → 2022-09 | 307 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2011 | bmw-x5-2011-vanos-timing-bolt-stall | VANOS timing bolt failure causing engine stall | ENGINE | 11 | 2018-04 → 2026-05 | 307 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2011 | bmw-x5-2011-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata airbag recall parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 54 | 2016-12 → 2020-01 | 307 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2011 | bmw-x5-2011-egr-cooler-diesel-fumes-cabin | EGR cooler leak with diesel exhaust fumes in cabin | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 17 | 2017-06 → 2025-02 | 307 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2011 | bmw-x5-2011-electrical-wiring-fire | Electrical wiring failure resulting in fire or smoke | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | 2017-06 → 2025-07 | 307 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | x5-2010-egr-cooler-exhaust-cabin | EGR cooler crack allows exhaust into cabin | ENGINE | 8 | 2013-02 → 2020-05 | 149 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | x5-2010-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata airbag recall parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 26 | 2016-04 → 2017-11 | 149 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | x5-2010-vanos-bolt-recall-delay | VANOS bolt failure and recall parts delay | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 21 | 2016-11 → 2025-07 | 149 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | x5-2010-idler-pulley-steering-loss | Power steering loss from idler pulley bolt failure | STEERING | 11 | 2013-02 → 2018-09 | 149 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | x5-2010-engine-stall-no-warning | Sudden engine stall without warning | ENGINE | 11 | 2010-02 → 2019-06 | 149 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | x5-2010-passenger-airbag-seat-sensor | Passenger seat occupancy sensor disables airbag | AIR BAGS | 11 | 2010-12 → 2021-06 | 149 | 2026-09-07 |
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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — BMW X5 [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/bmw/x5
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_bmw_x5_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: BMW X5},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/bmw/x5}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)