NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 BMW X5 M Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 BMW X5 M has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2018 BMW X5 M. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 BMW X5 M. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Improperly Torqued Wishbone Suspension Bolts
NHTSA #17V727000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported November 17, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 33 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified January 11, 2018 · Vehicles built October 3, 2017 – October 17, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.
Safety consequence
Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other BMW X5 M model years
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