Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 BMW X5 has 22 NHTSA electrical complaints and 2 electrical-related recalls.
22
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
24V576000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Serie...
25V644000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated att...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V64400... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 25V644000 (Elec... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | While driving through west Los Angeles, the vehicle suddenly began emitting white smoke from the eng... |
| Dec 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V64400... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The safety risk arises from inaccurate federal recall records maintained by BMW of North America. M... |
| Nov 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, after the ... |
| Oct 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V64400... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | engine hesitates on startup and doesn't turnover. plenty of power, battery is fine. other models hav... |
| Aug 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My 2020 BMW X5 experienced starter failure after completing recall campaign 24V-576 for starter elec... |
| May 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I own a 2020 BMX X5 S40i. Car was parked and turned off. When I tried to turn the car ON, the car re... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A code for check engine came on and the code is say active grille shutter. I also see there is a saf... |
| Feb 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On February 14, 2025, my 2020 BMW X5 unexpectedly failed to restart after engaging the Auto Start/St... |
| Feb 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The car caught on fire spontaneously when it was parked and locked. The fire started approximately 5... |
| Jan 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Shark fin antenna - Telematic control module malfunctioning. Seems to have a leak issue causing mod... |
| Oct 23, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | There is a known recall on this car for engine/starter. It is a hazard and should be repaired. On ... |
| Oct 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contac... |
| Feb 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | My 2020 BMW X5 is having the same issues as SIB651222 based on the extensive troubleshooting that I ... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact stated that the PUSH to START button was inoperable. The... |
| Dec 9, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Grievance/Complaint for 2020 X5 BMW Firer December 9, 2021 (49 days Owner) I was on my way to work, ... |
| Sep 23, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | My 2020 X5 is equipped with Rear Cross Traffic Warning however it does not warn when traffic is cros... |