AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2021 BMW X5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 BMW X5 has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 111 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V267000 Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V156000 Head Restraints Incorrect NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V096000 Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V089000 Right Front Brake Disc May Loosen NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V062000 Possible Loss of Braking Assistance and ABS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V031000 Loose Steering Column Shaft NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V761000 48V Battery Connection Misassembled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V678000 Front Axle/Right Control Arm Not Welded Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V601000 Debris in Hybrid Battery may Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V528000 Headlights Contain Non-conforming Lens/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V490000 Hybrid Battery May Short-Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V483000 Inner Layer of Tire may Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 38 complaints
- Power Train 31 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Unknown or Other 19 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 9 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
Of the 111 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 111 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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