CarRecallWatchThe 2022 BMW X5 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (25 reports).
2022 BMW X5 recalls
Sunroof May Close Without Key Fob Present, Risking Injury
The sunroof control unit in certain BMW vehicles may have been programmed incorrectly.
Most common 2022 BMW X5 problems
Problem areas named in the 72 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 25 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 3 |
What owners report
On October 15, 2026, at approximately 5:50 PM EDT, my 2022 BMW X5 (VIN: 5UXCR6C06N9L45925, approximately 43,797 miles) caught fire in the engine compartment. I noticed a burning smell while driving in Bound Brook, NJ, pulled over, and saw flames coming from the engine bay. There was no collision. The Bound Brook Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was purchased new in 2022 and regularly maintained. No injuries occurred.
The bolts by the front differential broke off, the differential broke, leading to damage to the coolant lines to the transmission, leading to catastrophic failure of the differential needing the vehicle to be towed.
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately or hesitated while starting. The messages "Goodbye" and "Pre-ventilation" were displayed. The contact attempted to start the vehicle several times before the vehicle was able to start. The contact related the failure to the starter. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X5. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated while starting. The vehicle was jump-started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,709.
Starter stops working randomly and has trouble starting sometimes. This may be an issue when in traffic or at a light when the start stop feature could possibly not engage. Vehicle only has 40k miles. I took the vehicle to the dealer today and they said it is a known issue at BMW.
2022 BMW X5 questions
Does the 2022 BMW X5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 BMW X5: Sunroof May Close Without Key Fob Present, Risking Injury. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW X5?
Based on 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (25), Unknown Or Other (17), Electrical System (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 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.