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.

rows87
model years2010–2025 (12)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Vehicle pages

2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2011 · 2010

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2025x5-2025-brake-recall-parts-delayBrake recall 24V104000 repair parts delaySERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)202024-08 → 2025-09562026-07-11
2025x5-2025-sunroof-glass-shatteringPanoramic sunroof glass shatteringVISIBILITY/WIPER42025-01 → 2026-04562026-07-11
2025x5-2025-rear-cross-traffic-alertInoperative rear cross-traffic alertBACK OVER PREVENTION32025-07 → 2026-03562026-07-11
2025x5-2025-hybrid-charging-heatHybrid battery charging failure in hot weatherELECTRICAL SYSTEM22025-07 → 2025-07562026-07-11
2025x5-2025-brake-response-failureBrake response failure during driving and parkingSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)62024-10 → 2026-05562026-07-11
2025x5-2025-drivetrain-power-lossDrivetrain malfunction with loss of powerPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM62024-12 → 2025-12562026-07-11
2025x5-2025-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration at low speedVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL22025-04 → 2026-02562026-07-11
2025x5-2025-airbag-non-deploymentAir bag non-deployment in frontal crashesAIR BAGS22025-11 → 2026-03562026-07-11
2024x5-2024-integrated-brake-recall-24v104Integrated brake system recall repair unavailabilityELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC632024-03 → 2026-031432026-08-19
2024x5-2024-hybrid-drivetrain-high-voltageHybrid drivetrain and high-voltage system failurePOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE182023-07 → 2026-041432026-08-19
2024x5-2024-sunroof-explosionPanoramic sunroof glass spontaneous shatteringVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY32024-02 → 2026-051432026-08-19
2024x5-2024-emergency-call-system-malfunctionEmergency call system and TCU module malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM32025-09 → 2026-071432026-08-19
2024x5-2024-instrument-cluster-blackoutInstrument cluster and forward collision system display lossELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS32025-10 → 2026-061432026-08-19
2024x5-2024-park-assist-collisionPark assist automated steering collisionELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE22023-09 → 2026-051432026-08-19
2024x5-2024-rear-cross-traffic-alertRear cross traffic alert system non-activationBACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING32024-12 → 2025-061432026-08-19
2023x5-2023-sunroof-shattering-leakingPanoramic sunroof spontaneous shattering and seal leaksSTRUCTURE:BODY72023-04 → 2026-06312026-08-20
2023x5-2023-drivetrain-malfunction-power-lossDrivetrain malfunction warnings and sudden power lossPOWER TRAIN82022-12 → 2026-03312026-08-20
2023x5-2023-head-unit-electrical-failureHead unit and infotainment electrical failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM42023-03 → 2026-07312026-08-20
2023x5-2023-water-pump-failureEngine water pump failureENGINE22023-11 → 2026-08312026-08-20
2023x5-2023-adas-lane-cruise-malfunctionDriver assistance system unintended steering and accelerationFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST12024-05 → 2024-05312026-08-20
2023x5-2023-sunroof-seal-airbag-water-intrusionSunroof seal water intrusion near side airbagsAIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY12026-02 → 2026-02312026-08-20
2023x5-2023-front-differential-bearingFront differential pinion bearing failurePOWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER12026-05 → 2026-05312026-08-20
2023x5-2023-brake-system-failureBrake system malfunction and loss of vehicle controlSERVICE BRAKES12025-12 → 2025-12312026-08-20
2022x5-2022-transfer-case-shudderTransfer case shudder at low speed and turnsPOWER TRAIN32025-02 -> 2026-06562026-07-08
2022x5-2022-drivetrain-malfunction-power-lossDrivetrain malfunction warning with power lossPOWER TRAIN62021-12 -> 2026-03562026-07-08
2022x5-2022-hybrid-hv-component-failureHigh-voltage hybrid component failureFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM52024-01 -> 2026-04562026-07-08
2022x5-2022-coolant-water-pump-leakWater pump coolant leakENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING52024-08 -> 2025-12562026-07-08
2022x5-2022-tire-sidewall-failureFactory tire sidewall and shoulder failureTIRES22022-10 -> 2026-03562026-07-08
2022x5-2022-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration during parking maneuversVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL62022-06 -> 2024-08562026-07-08
2022x5-2022-automatic-emergency-brakingAutomatic emergency braking without obstructionSERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE42023-07 -> 2026-04562026-07-08
2022x5-2022-sunroof-shatteringPanoramic sunroof shatteringSTRUCTURE32023-02 -> 2024-04562026-07-08
2021x5-2021-starter-failurePinion starter failure and no-start conditionELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY222024-08-08 → 2026-08-091012026-08-21
2021x5-2021-water-pump-failureEngine water pump failure and coolant lossENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING112024-08-21 → 2026-07-171012026-08-21
2021x5-2021-front-differential-failureFront differential unit failurePOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT62025-11-28 → 2026-07-101012026-08-21
2021x5-2021-drivetrain-malfunction-power-lossDrivetrain malfunction warning with power loss while drivingPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE82020-12-01 → 2026-08-091012026-08-21
2021x5-2021-sunroof-shatteringPanoramic sunroof spontaneous shatteringVISIBILITY/WIPER32022-05-10 → 2025-04-231012026-08-21
2021x5-2021-airbag-srs-cupholder-moistureAirbag SRS unit damage from cupholder moisture intrusionAIR BAGS32021-08-18 → 2023-05-011012026-08-21
2021x5-2021-rear-cross-traffic-alert-failureRear cross-traffic alert system non-responseBACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING52021-09-16 → 2024-07-201012026-08-21
2021x5-2021-phev-unintended-motionUnintended vehicle acceleration or movement eventsPOWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL52021-12-29 → 2023-10-261012026-08-21
2020bmw-x5-2020-oil-pump-failureOil pump failure in B58 engineENGINE132025-12 → 2026-081042026-08-26
2020bmw-x5-2020-ac-evaporatorA/C evaporator failure with loss of coolingUNKNOWN OR OTHER52020-06 → 2026-081042026-08-26
2020bmw-x5-2020-headlight-fogHeadlight housing condensation and foggingEXTERIOR LIGHTING32024-01 → 2026-021042026-08-26
2020bmw-x5-2020-instrument-panel-blackoutInstrument panel display blackout and dimmingELECTRICAL SYSTEM42020-04 → 2020-101042026-08-26
2020bmw-x5-2020-starter-no-startStarter failure preventing engine startELECTRICAL SYSTEM272024-10 → 2026-071042026-08-26
2020bmw-x5-2020-starter-fireFire following starter failure or recall delayFIRERELATED82022-03 → 2026-031042026-08-26
2020bmw-x5-2020-diff-transfer-caseFront differential and transfer case failurePOWER TRAIN102024-05 → 2026-071042026-08-26
2020bmw-x5-2020-airbag-seatbeltAirbag and seat belt restraint system malfunctionAIR BAGS82021-12 → 2025-031042026-08-26
2019bmw-x5-2019-oil-pump-plastic-failureOil pump plastic internal component failureENGINE242024-09 → 2026-061752026-07-07
2019bmw-x5-2019-shark-fin-antenna-water-ingressShark fin antenna water ingress disabling emergency callELECTRICAL SYSTEM192023-09 → 2026-041752026-07-07
2019bmw-x5-2019-transfer-case-shudderTransfer case shudder at low-speed turnsPOWER TRAIN42024-10 → 2026-051752026-07-07
2019bmw-x5-2019-passenger-restraint-malfunctionPassenger restraint system malfunction warningAIR BAGS122021-08 → 2025-091752026-07-07
2019bmw-x5-2019-steering-twitch-cold-tempsSteering twitch and drift in cold temperaturesSTEERING102019-03 → 2019-091752026-07-07
2019bmw-x5-2019-starter-overheat-no-startStarter motor overheating and no-start conditionELECTRICAL SYSTEM362023-10 → 2026-041752026-07-07
2018x5-2018-rear-air-suspension-failureRear air suspension failureSUSPENSION52021-11 → 2026-04672026-07-07
2018x5-2018-sunroof-glass-shatterSunroof glass shatter while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER32019-07 → 2024-11672026-07-07
2018x5-2018-tire-tread-separationTire tread separation at highway speedTIRES32021-08 → 2023-02672026-07-07
2018x5-2018-eme-hybrid-electrical-failureElectric motor electronics failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM72018-09 → 2026-04672026-07-07
2018x5-2018-egr-cooler-intake-manifold-leakEGR cooler and intake manifold coolant leakENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING82023-03 → 2026-04672026-07-07
2018x5-2018-fuel-system-stall-recallStalling tied to recall 24V608000FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL102021-12 → 2025-07672026-07-07
2018x5-2018-drivetrain-malfunction-loss-of-powerDrivetrain malfunction with loss of powerPOWER TRAIN72018-09 → 2024-06672026-07-07
2017x5-2017-coolant-pump-overheatCoolant pump failure and engine overheatingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM72024-08 → 2025-07732026-08-27
2017x5-2017-sunroof-shatterSunroof or moonroof glass shattering while drivingVISIBILITY32020-02 → 2024-01732026-08-27
2017x5-2017-rear-suspension-failureRear suspension component failureSUSPENSION42018-10 → 2023-01732026-08-27
2017x5-2017-tire-tread-failureTire tread separation and blowoutTIRES32019-10 → 2023-02732026-08-27
2017x5-2017-diesel-fuel-pump-stallHigh-pressure fuel pump failure with stallFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL122018-11 → 2025-04732026-08-27
2017x5-2017-drivetrain-malfunction-stallDrivetrain malfunction warning with loss of propulsionPOWER TRAIN62017-07 → 2023-07732026-08-27
2016bmw-x5-2016-water-pump-eme-faultWater pump recall repair not resolving EME faultENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM82024-10 → 2026-05712026-08-19
2016bmw-x5-2016-driveshaft-transfer-caseFront driveshaft and transfer case failurePOWER TRAIN42021-04 → 2024-10712026-08-19
2016bmw-x5-2016-sunroof-glass-shatterSpontaneous sunroof glass shattering while drivingSTRUCTURE92017-02 → 2026-04712026-08-19
2016bmw-x5-2016-sunroof-drain-water-intrusionSunroof drain water intrusion causing electrical faultsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS, BACK OVER PREVENTION32022-08 → 2025-11712026-08-19
2016bmw-x5-2016-fuel-pump-failureHigh-pressure fuel pump failure after recall repairFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL42022-08 → 2025-06712026-08-19
2016bmw-x5-2016-loss-of-propulsionSudden loss of propulsion while drivingPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE72021-01 → 2026-02712026-08-19
2016bmw-x5-2016-airbag-restraint-malfunctionAirbag and restraint system malfunction warningAIR BAGS42020-03 → 2025-12712026-08-19
2011bmw-x5-2011-front-driveshaft-transfer-caseFront driveshaft and transfer case failurePOWER TRAIN222017-01 → 2023-113072026-09-07
2011bmw-x5-2011-auxiliary-water-pump-overheatAuxiliary water pump failure with engine overheatingENGINE72017-03 → 2022-023072026-09-07
2011bmw-x5-2011-def-scr-tank-sensor-failureDEF tank sensor failure triggering check engine lightENGINE92017-06 → 2024-013072026-09-07
2011bmw-x5-2011-idler-pulley-bolt-steering-lossIdler pulley bolt failure with loss of power steeringSTEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE102017-01 → 2022-093072026-09-07
2011bmw-x5-2011-vanos-timing-bolt-stallVANOS timing bolt failure causing engine stallENGINE112018-04 → 2026-053072026-09-07
2011bmw-x5-2011-takata-airbag-recall-delayTakata airbag recall parts unavailableAIR BAGS542016-12 → 2020-013072026-09-07
2011bmw-x5-2011-egr-cooler-diesel-fumes-cabinEGR cooler leak with diesel exhaust fumes in cabinFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM172017-06 → 2025-023072026-09-07
2011bmw-x5-2011-electrical-wiring-fireElectrical wiring failure resulting in fire or smokeELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER112017-06 → 2025-073072026-09-07
2010x5-2010-egr-cooler-exhaust-cabinEGR cooler crack allows exhaust into cabinENGINE82013-02 → 2020-051492026-09-07
2010x5-2010-takata-airbag-recall-delayTakata airbag recall parts unavailableAIR BAGS262016-04 → 2017-111492026-09-07
2010x5-2010-vanos-bolt-recall-delayVANOS bolt failure and recall parts delayENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING212016-11 → 2025-071492026-09-07
2010x5-2010-idler-pulley-steering-lossPower steering loss from idler pulley bolt failureSTEERING112013-02 → 2018-091492026-09-07
2010x5-2010-engine-stall-no-warningSudden engine stall without warningENGINE112010-02 → 2019-061492026-09-07
2010x5-2010-passenger-airbag-seat-sensorPassenger seat occupancy sensor disables airbagAIR BAGS112010-12 → 2021-061492026-09-07

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odiquote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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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.}
}

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