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2018 BMW X5 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 BMW X5 has 9 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 BMW X5

Other
13
Engine
12
Powertrain
9
Electrical
6
Fuel System
6
Suspension
4
Tires
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 1, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEVehicle: 2018 BMW X5 xDrive40e Recall: NHTSA Safety Recall 24V-608 Complaint Description: My 20...
Mar 24, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEBMW issued a recall in October 2024 regarding the engine coolant pump electrical connector on my 201...
Nov 8, 2024POWER TRAINThe front driveshaft is known to fail in these vehicles. Mine is very loose and my mechanic advised ...
Jun 17, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhile driving moderately on suburban roads, the car suddenly jerked forward and stalled, and a warni...
Feb 24, 2022POWER TRAINWhile driving the BMW X540I on the highway, went to change lanes for an obstacle/debris on the vehic...
Nov 29, 2021POWER TRAINI own a 2018 BMW X5 x35d and received a notification from BMW about recall under recall number 21V90...
Nov 10, 2021POWER TRAINOn 11/10/2021 while driving on US Rte 29 in Silver Spring, MD, the car stalled during stop & go rush...
Oct 10, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI was driving in the number 1 lane (leftmost lane) when the dashboard display indicated there was a ...
Jan 25, 2018POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)THE CAR DISPLAYED DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING MESSAGE MULTIPLE TIMES AFTER THE CAR REACHED 10K MI...

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