Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW X5, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electronic stability control (esc)56
- Service brakes, hydraulic47
- Service brakes43
- Electrical system25
- Forward collision avoidance16
- Power train16
- Engine13
- Unknown or other9
- Vehicle speed control5
- Back over prevention5
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2024 BMW X5 failed the safety check 0.20% of the time — 62% less often than the average 2024 passenger car (0.53%). Median odometer at inspection: 10,285 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
17,610 BMW X5 cars first registered in Europe in 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid versions use 8.9 l/100 km on the road against 7.4 in the WLTP test (+20%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol hybrid | 2,265 | 12.9 | 10.7 | +21% |
| Diesel hybrid | 8,445 | 8.9 | 7.4 | +20% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 6,900 | 7.4 | 0.9 | +720% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2024 BMW X5 cars on Dutch roads are the 3.0 hybrid (230 kW, 308 hp), 3.0 hybrid (280 kW, 375 hp) and 3.0 hybrid (250 kW, 335 hp), out of 6 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 hybrid | 230 kW 308 hp | 1,994 |
| 3.0 hybrid | 280 kW 375 hp | 37 |
| 3.0 hybrid | 250 kW 335 hp | 37 |
| 4.4 petrol | 390 kW 523 hp | 29 |
| 4.4 hybrid | 460 kW 617 hp | 26 |
| 4.4 hybrid | 390 kW 523 hp | 20 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
2,162 first registered in 2024 are on Dutch roads; 40% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €125,267.
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
6,185 cars built in 2024 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 125 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
333 2024 cars are on the New Zealand register; 1% arrived as used imports, 99% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 0 of 1 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 BMW X5 SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 15.9 % |
| 2024 BMW X5 SUV RWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- 4 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 9.4–12.3 L/100 km (about 19–25 mpg US), CO₂ 218–285 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| X5 xDrive40i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 10.1 | 8.7 | 9.4 |
| X5 M60i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 13.8 | 10.5 | 12.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
5 Transport Canada recalls for the 2024 BMW X5.
| 2026321 1 Jul 2026 | Brakes Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a BMW dealer during Transport Canada recall number 2024-456 may not have been done correctly. As a… |
| 2024544 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
| 2024456 12 Aug 2024 | Brakes Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the integrated brake system could cause reduced power brake assist. As a result, there may be reduced braking and t… |
| 2024087 12 Feb 2024 | Brakes This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2024-456. Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the integrated brake system could cause reduce… |
| 2023500 7 Sept 2023 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the fabric for the passenger-front knee airbag may not have been stitched properly. As a result, the passenger-front knee airbag m… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e 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.
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.
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."
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured properly, which can result in improper air bag deployment or the panel separating during air bag deployment.
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.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW XM, 2024 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 front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, xDrive 50e, 2024 X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, 2024 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, Alpina XB7, and 2023 XM vehicles. The knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which can result in the knee air bag not deploying as intended.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What BMW told its dealers about the 2024 BMW X5: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11012103 | Customers may report issue with Personal eSIM operation, to include: Personal eSIM does not finish the set-up process in the vehicle Telephone function via eSIM is not possible WiFi Hotspot function cannot be used Streaming video service via the BMW Theatre Screen is not possible |
| 11012099 | Customers may report issue with Personal eSIM operation, to include: Personal eSIM does not finish the set-up process in the vehicle Telephone function via eSIM is not possible WiFi Hotspot function cannot be used Streaming video service via the BMW Theater Screen is not possible |
| 11012097 | Customers may report issue with Personal eSIM operation, to include: Personal eSIM does not finish the set-up process in the vehicle Telephone function via eSIM is not possible WiFi Hotspot function cannot be used Streaming video service via the BMW Theater Screen is not possible |
| 11012096 | Customers may report that the Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display flickersonce on and off. This flickering is not continuous but may occur once every 15 to 50 seconds. No fault memory entry is stored for this customer complaint. |
| 11010933 | Wastegate Valve Actuator Return |
| 11010891 | Delivery Stop Check PCV System |
| 11010765 | Due to a software error in the BCP, the Calibration Identification Number (CAL ID) and the CalibrationVerification Number (CVN) of the vehicle are not stored correctly. They are generated with eachprogramming session and are used to identify official BMW software. |
| 11010764 | Due to a software error in the BCP, the Calibration Identification Number (CAL ID) and the CalibrationVerification Number (CVN) of the vehicle are not stored correctly. They are generated with eachprogramming session and are used to identify official BMW software. |
| 11010762 | The Ethernet bus of the Body Domain Controller (BDC) is interrupted so that audio output, rear viewcamera, or the driver assistance systems fail. The symptoms begin to appear during auto locking at approx.10 mph, or after the Central Locking button is activated. Dependent upon vehicle equipment, the following permanent SAE faults may be stored in the vehicle: S 0219, No Communication possible with: Amplifier S 0261, No Communication possible with: Camera-based driver assistance S 0273, No Communication possible with: Headunit S 0313, No Communication possible with: All-round vision camera S 03 |
| 11010756 | Electric driving: A power reduction while electric driving Electric driving is not possible even though the high voltage (HV) battery is sufficiently charged Starting of the internal combustion engine (ICE): There is a noticeable cutting in of the ICE when it starts The cutting in of the ICE is slower Check Control Message (#2390): Engine is starting Please wait. The possibility of the electric drive not starting the ICE Hybrid Driving: Reduced acceleration Jolts during upshifts Delays during downshifts Possible stored fault codes- EGS-EME: 039A2A EGS-EME, temperature sensor, coolant: Excess |
| 11009558 | A limited number of 12 and 48 (V) volt vehicle batteries may have been damaged during the manufacturing process, which could lead to a premature battery failure. |
| 11009555 | When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard. |
| 11009002 | A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: Short circuit to negative terminal 93094F - Knee airbag, front passenger: Short circuit to negative terminal 93094C - Knee airbag driver's side: Resistance too great 930952 - Knee airbag, front passenger: Resistance too great |
| 11008992 | Improved diagnostic software for the brake system. |
| 11008320 | Headlight Return |
| 11008120 | When the navigation app is opened in the vehicle, the navigation map is not displayed. Instead, the navigation loading screen is shown on a constant loop and the message "Navigation starts" is displayed. |
| 11008118 | A limited number of 12 and 48 (V) volt vehicle batteries may have been damaged during the manufacturing process, which could lead to a premature battery failure. |
| 11008111 | This bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting complaints from the roof area. This bulletin and the associated attachments are designed to provide one single diagnostic resource for troubleshooting all known issues related to the panoramic sunroof of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles which have quality improvement measures already in place. |
| 11008107 | Improved diagnostic software for the brake system. |
| 11008106 | During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer CV boots. |
| 11008104 | Due to an installation error, the crankshaft sensor connector may not have been properly locked. In very rare cases, the plug connection may become disconnected. If no signal is sent by the crankshaftsensor, the engine will switch to emergency operation and a Check Control message will occur. |
| 11008103 | Delivery Stop: PCV System |
| 11006723 | Due to a manufacturing issue, the torque on the bolts of the transmission Mechatronics was not carried outaccording to the specification. The faulty torquing can cause a malfunction within the transmission, and as a result, the emergencyoperation of the transmission. |
| 11006719 | Please have the starter motor checked and, if necessary, replaced in the vehicles concerned (according tothe vehicle identification number selection) if possible before vehicle delivery. If vehicles have already been delivered, please have the measure carried out the next time the vehiclesenter the workshop. A bolting fault on the long bolt screws can cause the magnets in the starter motor to twist. As a result, thepower of the starter motor decreases. As a result, the engine does not start. |
| 11006718 | Delivery Stop - Oil Pressure Sensor |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)