Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 BMW X5 has 19 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
19
Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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... |
| 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| Sep 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Component Failed: Water pump (engine cooling system) - Part has been superseded by BMW with upgraded... |
| Aug 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | A drivetrain malfunction warning, chassis warning, auto level suspension was locked, and check engin... |
| Aug 7, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Started car and 2 error messages popped up, one for powertrain warning and one for battery charging ... |
| Oct 7, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Drivetrain - A drivetrain malfunction message came-up a few weeks back on the high-way indicating “... |
| Aug 8, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owned a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while sitting in the vehicle and with the v... |
| Jun 28, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | While driving on highway/turnpike with cruise control on at 70 mph, drivetrain malfunction warning a... |
| Aug 20, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | Car was parked in fairly level spot with engine off, gear selector in park position, , key fob not ... |
| Jan 21, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that as her husband was stopped at a stop light, ... |
| Jan 5, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated while his wife was reversing the vehicle into the... |
| Dec 25, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN CAR STARTED SHAKING ON THE HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY LOST POWER. SHOWN ERROR 'POWER TRAIN MAI... |
| Dec 15, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | After stopping for a red light for a right turn vehicle does not accelerate in hybrid mode when comm... |
| Jul 10, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle was being driven and showed power supply issue and then flashed a drive train warning and lo... |
| Apr 27, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | DROVE AT THE SPEED OF 75 MPH IN THE HIGHWAY ALL IN A SUDDEN THE CAR LOST POWER UNTIL ITS SPEED DROPP... |
| Nov 29, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | CAR HAD 2 ALERTS 2.5 HRS INTO JOURNEY, HAVING GONE I-675 TO 16: 1. DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION 2. POWER S... |