Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 BMW X5 has 5 recalls, 63 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
63
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V652000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 ...
18V439000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on ...
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...
17V727000
SUSPENSION
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...
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: 2018 BMW X5 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle: 2018 BMW X5 xDrive40e Recall: NHTSA Safety Recall 24V-608 Complaint Description: My 20... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I am writing to formally report an issue with my vehicle involving a persistent parking brake malfun... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On July 9, while accelerating on a busy freeway during rush hour, the car stalled in the middle lane... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | The contact owns a 2018 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicl... |
| May 7, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800... |
| Apr 14, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | BMW issued a recall in October 2024 regarding the engine coolant pump electrical connector on my 201... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 BMW X5. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, while driving ... |
| Jan 17, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800... |
| Dec 9, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 BMW X5. The contact stated that a low coolant message was displayed on the i... |
| Nov 15, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 BMW X5. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an a... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The front driveshaft is known to fail in these vehicles. Mine is very loose and my mechanic advised ... |
| Nov 5, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driving my BMWX5 on 11/5/2024 on an open road with my dog, I heard an unusual loud thump. Since the... |
| Oct 11, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The water pump's electrical plug connector has a safety recall without a current available remedy. T... |
| Sep 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Driving the vehicle a short distance, I can smell oil burning after the car is stopped. I have had t... |
| Aug 30, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The windshield wiper fluid reservoir failed and leaked out all the fluid at 6.5 years/34,000 miles. ... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800... |
| Aug 2, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EME (ELECTRONIC MOTOR ELECT.) The vehicle is already at the service department of BMW in Puerto Rico... |
| Jul 27, 2024 | ENGINE | The AC compressor catastrophically failed and sent metal throughout the AC system. I will have to au... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving moderately on suburban roads, the car suddenly jerked forward and stalled, and a warni... |