CarRecallWatchThe 2015 BMW X5 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 7 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (42 reports).
2015 BMW X5 recalls
Diesel EGR Cooler Leak Can Melt Intake Manifold and Cause Fire
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler in these diesel vehicles may leak coolant internally.
Fuel Pump May Fail, Causing Engine Stall While Driving
The high-pressure fuel pump in these diesel vehicles may fail.
Coolant leak can melt engine intake, risking fire
An internal leak in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler can let engine coolant mix with diesel soot.
Driver Airbag May Fail and Send Metal Fragments Into Occupants
The driver's frontal airbag inflator on these BMW X3, X4 and X5 vehicles may have been improperly welded.
Side Head Airbag May Not Inflate Fully in a Crash
Certain 2014-2015 BMW X5 vehicles may have a Head Protection System (HPS) airbag that is not securely connected to the airbag inflator gas generator.
Most common 2015 BMW X5 problems
Problem areas named in the 152 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 42 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 30 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 20 |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Power Train | 14 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Structure | 6 |
What owners report
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 BMW X5. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 130,514. However, the Auto Check Vehicle History report indicated that the mileage was 160,258 when it was last registered with the DMV on 11/26/2024.
The contact owned a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the contact became aware of sparks outside the driver's and passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact became aware that there were flames coming from under the hood. The contact stated that the fire had started in the engine compartment. The message "Add Coolant" was displayed, and there was an abnormal odor while the vehicle was on fire. The contact immediately exited the vehicle. The Fire Department responded to the scene and extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was completely burned and was towed to a tow yard, where it was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The vehicle was
Catastrophic Driveshaft U-Joint failure - BMW X5 - Production date? 09.22.2014 Repair was made by BMW Dealership. Noted similar recall on 2011-2014 models. I believe my car was an early 2015 production model and was effected by the same issue. Current mileage on the vehicle is 93,000 miles.
I drive a 2015 BMW X5. While driving on a local street, I heard a severe banging noise underneath the car. I pulled over, and it turned out the front driveshaft had broken, striking the transmission pan and other parts beneath. When I towed the car to the shop the mechanic also found that an AC drain line dripped onto the driveshaft U-joint, causing rust over time, which led to this failure. There were no warning lights prior. If this had happened on the highway, it could have caused far greater damage--potentially to the transmission, transfer case, front differential, or even the engine. This was a serious safety risk, and I urge the NHTSA to investigate this design flaw and consider a rec
The HPFP failed and left my child and me dead in the water, stalled in the middle lane of a 50mph street for a half hour, nearly getting hit several times (two other vehicles crashed behind us trying to avoid us). Eventually a Sheriff helped us get the vehicle out of the road and into a nearby parking lot to wait for the tow truck. After we got to the parking lot, the Sheriff got another radio call and left without taking information or referring to a report or report number. This part has an open recall 21V-586, but both the local BMW dealership and BMW NA refuse to repair my vehicle (withou paying $18k), saying my VIN is not a part of the recall, despite my vehicle being the same engine
2015 BMW X5 questions
Does the 2015 BMW X5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2015 BMW X5: Diesel EGR Cooler Leak Can Melt Intake Manifold and Cause Fire; Fuel Pump May Fail, Causing Engine Stall While Driving; Coolant leak can melt engine intake, risking fire; Driver Airbag May Fail and Send Metal Fragments Into Occupants; Side Head Airbag May Not Inflate Fully in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW X5?
Based on 152 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (42), Fuel/Propulsion System (30), Fuel System, Diesel (20).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 BMW X5 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.