Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 BMW X5 has 6 recalls, 73 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
73
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V755000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 201...
21V907000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535...
21V586000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 20...
17V189000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X5 xDrive40e vehicles. These v...
17V327000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with 21-inch tires, however the Tire...
24V608000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 20...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 BMW X5 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving, the electronic parking brake (EPB) system malfunctioned. The vehicle was stopped in D... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | CHILD SEAT | The contact owns a Nuna car seat, Model Type: Rava, Model Number: CS05103CVR, Manufactured Date: Jul... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parke... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine... |
| May 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery overheated and melted plastic cover |
| Apr 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am writing to express my concern regarding the recent recall identified under NHTSA Campaign ID: 2... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the v... |
| Oct 29, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Radiator fan assembly malfunctioning causing engine to overheat. Upon replacing fan assembly vehicl... |
| Sep 13, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine... |
| Aug 19, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Radiator Fan assembly connection corroded and water pump failing due to connector exposed to liquid |
| Aug 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No remedy for recall and no plan |
| Aug 1, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly d... |
| Jun 26, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the b... |
| Feb 26, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES | A red light came on in my vehicle that read restraint system. Does that mean the airbags are faulty ... |
| Dec 28, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am writing to formally document two significant incidents involving the complete failure of the hi... |
| Dec 6, 2023 | STEERING,SEAT BELTS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving approximately 30 mph. As I continued to accelerate the fuel system light came on and t... |
| Nov 25, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Water possibly from moonroof getting into the car and warning messages about passenger airbags. I di... |
| Oct 29, 2023 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the sunroof shattered witho... |
| Aug 20, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle stopped three times on highway. There is an issue with fuel injection. I am repairing the sa... |
| Jul 8, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Drive train malfunction message populated for first time, advised could continue at moderate speed. ... |