Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 BMW X5 has 12 recalls, 87 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
12
Recalls
87
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V089000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i and X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The right front brake disc may have been assembled ...
20V761000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive,...
21V096000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive4...
21V156000
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5 xDrive45e, 2021 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, and XB7 vehic...
20V528000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M...
21V062000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740...
20V483000
TIRES
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X6 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i) and X5 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i) vehicles equipped ...
21V031000
STEERING:COLUMN
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5M, X5 xDrive45e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 ...
20V678000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M ...
20V601000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 S...
20V490000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. L...
22V267000
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i,...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 BMW X5 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | ENGINE | The original B58 engine (B58B30M0, 2015–2017) utilized a conventional mechanically robust gerotor oi... |
| Feb 22, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the Push to Star... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint. |
| Jan 2, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, unknown... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE | In the middle of driving, multiple warning lights came on in the car and the steering became very st... |
| Nov 26, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving 75mph on the highway and my sunroof exploded while driving. It sounded like a gunshot ... |
| Nov 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | the vehicle delays to start and will not recognize that key is in the vehicle. the starter button ha... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The vehicle shakes at low speeds with a jolt and vibration when turning. When I pressed the accelera... |
| Nov 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I am writing to formally file a complaint and request an expansion of recall coverage regarding a st... |
| Nov 5, 2025 | ENGINE | BMW 2021 X5 Engine starter failed. BMW South Miami dealership troubleshooting found the starter mot... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a... |
| Oct 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The front differential on my BMW failed at just 47,000 miles. There were no warning lights—only a fa... |
| Oct 5, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the c... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ... |
| Sep 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Around September, 2025 several small puddles was under the vehicle. Made an appointment with BMW to ... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Component Failed: Water pump (engine cooling system) - Part has been superseded by BMW with upgraded... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS | Described by BMW as a "malfunctioning passenger restraint system", the sensor detecting weight in th... |
| Sep 11, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN | Steering the vehicle in a low gear causes the vehicle to tremble or shudder. The dealership identifi... |
| Aug 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | A drivetrain malfunction warning, chassis warning, auto level suspension was locked, and check engin... |