CarRecallWatchThe 2024 BMW X5 has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (56 reports).
2024 BMW X5 recalls
Brakes May Lose Power Assist or ABS and Stability Control Failure
The integrated brake system in these BMW vehicles may malfunction, causing a loss of power brake assist or causing the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Brakes may lose power assist or stability control may fail
The integrated brake system in these vehicles may malfunction.
Brakes may lose power assist, rear braking, and stability control
The integrated brake control module's servomotor may develop broken welds.
Wrong tire label may cause improper tire size or pressure
Certain 2024-2025 BMW X5 xDrive40i vehicles may have an incorrect tire information placard.
Dashboard May Separate or Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
The instrument panel (dashboard) in certain vehicles may not have been manufactured properly.
Brake System Can Fail, Reducing Stopping Power and Stability
The integrated brake system in these vehicles may malfunction.
Passenger Knee Airbag May Not Deploy, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Certain BMW X5, X6, X7, XM and Alpina XB7 vehicles may have a front passenger knee airbag that does not deploy as intended.
Knee airbag may not deploy properly, raising injury risk
Certain BMW SUVs and the XM were built with a knee airbag (driver and/or passenger) that may not have been manufactured correctly.
Most common 2024 BMW X5 problems
Problem areas named in the 145 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 56 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 47 |
| Service Brakes | 43 |
| Electrical System | 25 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
What owners report
I am writing to formally document serious and recurring safety concerns with my Certified Pre-Owned 2024 BMW X5e, which I purchased from BMW of Sterling on XXX. On XXX I was merging onto [XXX] during morning rush hour when my vehicle suddenly lost power and shut down in the middle of traffic. The vehicle first displayed a yellow drivetrain warning indicating that I could continue driving at reduced power to the nearest service center. Almost immediately afterward, a red drivetrain warning appeared instructing me to seek service immediately. At that point, the vehicle would not restart and continued displaying the error message. Having a vehicle suddenly become disabled in the middle of a m
I am requesting NHTSA assistance regarding a serious and recurring braking safety concern involving our BMW X5. We initially reported braking problems to BMW and brought the vehicle to the dealership for evaluation. We were advised that the vehicle was operating normally. Subsequently, a brake related recall was issued, and the vehicle underwent recall related service. Despite this, braking concerns continued. We again reported the problem and were advised after evaluation that the vehicle was operating properly. There were subsequent incidents involving abnormal braking behavior. During 1 incident, my wife was slowly parking the vehicle when it did not stop as expected despite repeatedly ap
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
I purchased my 2024 BMW X5 new at BMW Alexandria, Virginia itâs have approximately 34,000 miles . I have taken X5 into dealer warranty repairs regarding malfunction emergency call system since May 2026. Total 3 visits to dealer to resolve this issues has been unsuccessful in resolving the issues . At the moment ,ââquoteââfrom dealership below: the shop foreman has opened the TASARA CASE on the vehicle....and has sent the information to the head engineer of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA. We are waiting on a response at to what to do with the issue that we have....it may need a new HUH module . On two additional separate visits 2 TCU or TSB modules and 1 wiring harness were replaced. On 06
The driver's odometer and vehicle status screen intermittently blacks out, whereby not showing the speed of the vehicle and any driver warnings. It appears that this may a design issue associated to thermal events (i.e., perhaps the screen is overheating when the outdoor temperature rises to 33 C or more). I have taken my vehicle to the BMW dealership in Chandler, Arizona, so they believed reprogramming was the solution. Shortly thereafter, the screen blackout condition manifested again. I strongly suspect that this is a design safety issue. I am very concerned that BMW didn't properly validate their design nor did have sufficient thermal relieve solutions for higher than normal tempera
2024 BMW X5 questions
Does the 2024 BMW X5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2024 BMW X5: Brakes May Lose Power Assist or ABS and Stability Control Failure; Brakes may lose power assist or stability control may fail; Brakes may lose power assist, rear braking, and stability control; Wrong tire label may cause improper tire size or pressure; Dashboard May Separate or Air Bag May Deploy Improperly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 BMW X5?
Based on 145 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (56), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (47), Service Brakes (43).
How do I check if a recall on my 2024 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.