2025 BMW X5 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 BMW X5, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
5
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
63
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2025 X5 and 63 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electronic stability control (esc), with 18 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)18
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
- POWER TRAIN7
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS5
2025 X5 Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · 26V422000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · 24V697000
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT · 24V345000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 XM, 2025 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The seat belt system may inaccurately detect that passengers are belted, preventing the seat belt warning light from illuminating and possibly causing the supplemental restraint system to not deploy as intended during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat lower seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 24V327000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire information placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · 24V104000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
2025 X5 Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B121226 | Oct 10, 2026 | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warn… | 11038938 |
| B064326 | Aug 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Fastening Elements Return | 11036435 |
| B110326 | Aug 12, 2026 | ENGINE | This Service Bulletin provides instructions to clean the intake valves using the BMW Carbon Blaster Tool P/N 81 29 2 208 034 and the S68T / XB1T Kit P/N 83 30 5 BAD 3D5. Refer t… | 11036376 |
| B063826 | Aug 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Shaft Return | 11035491 |
| B110326 | Jul 16, 2026 | ENGINE | This Service Bulletin provides instructions to clean the intake valves using the BMW Carbon Blaster Tool | 11035392 |
| B510726 | Jul 10, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | In the affected vehicles, an incorrect screwlocking device (circled) may have been usedfor the mounting bolts of the door latch locks. | 11035400 |
| B120326 | Jul 10, 2026 | ENGINE | Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warn… | 11035396 |
| B120326 | Jun 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warn… | 11034449 |
| B610126 | Jun 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.†will app… | 11034462 |
| B120626 | Jun 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In these vehicles with an S68 engine, an incorrect diagnosis of the Valvetronic (VVT) may occur. Undercertain operating conditions, the software may detect a short-circuit in th… | 11034450 |
| B651426 | Jun 4, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No automatic reconnection Display errors | 11034467 |
| B120626DCS | May 29, 2026 | ENGINE | Update - Variable Valve Timing | 11033153 |
| B120626 | May 11, 2026 | ENGINE | DELIVERY STOP: VARIABLE VALVE TIMING | 11033035 |
| B652025 | May 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an a… | 11032744 |
| B640320 | May 4, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | The center console and front cup holder get noticeably too warm to the touch on long journeys with the interior "Heating on". | 11032741 |
| B610926 | May 4, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | An error in the Battery Management Electronics (SME) can lead to an interruption in communication, which can lead to the high-voltage system being turned off. The error is indic… | 11032739 |
| InVeh-InApp-Comm | Mar 25, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | It was determined that your vehicle was fitted with a brake booster that potentially has a faulty hydraulic valve. This may result in a modified pedal feel and a sporadic red Ch… | 11030319 |
| B512224 | Mar 18, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | On the main door seal, detachment behaviorcan be detected at the sealing joint . Over time, the seal gradually and increasinglydetaches which can cause it to- Dangle Become visi… | 11030306 |
| B630725 | Mar 17, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The check control message(s) for the (brakelights, taillights, side lights, turn indicator,daytime driving lights) taillamps (highlightedin orange in the photo) is intermittentl… | 11030308 |
| B650826 | Mar 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After the software update to version …25-07-5XX, existing activation points for the “Automate My Habitsâ€function no longer work. | 11030312 |
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