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2024 BMW X5
Common Problems

Ranked from 69 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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4 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

10 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Braking system malfunction leading to loss of vehicle control

    38complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The vehicle experiences unexpected braking issues, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.

    Related recall: 26V422000

  2. 2

    Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Failure

    32complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system may fail to operate correctly, increasing the risk of loss of control during driving.

  3. 3

    Recall Repair Delays

    30complaints
    Medium severityOther

    BMW has failed to provide timely repairs for the recalled issues, causing frustration among owners.

    Related recall: 24V327000

  4. 4

    Hydraulic System Issues

    23complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Hydraulic components such as the brake fluid lines or master cylinder may malfunction, leading to reduced braking performance.

    Related recall: 24V327000

  5. 5

    Electrical system failure leading to intermittent dashboard malfunctions

    11complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The dashboard displays intermittent errors and malfunctions, affecting various vehicle systems.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure

    6complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The forward collision avoidance system fails to provide necessary warnings or intervene during critical situations.

    Related recall: 24V327000

  7. 7

    Power Train Malfunction

    6complaints
    Safety riskTransmission

    The power train malfunctions, leading to drivetrain errors and disabling the vehicle.

  8. 8

    Airbag system malfunction leading to non-deployment in collision

    2complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The airbags fail to deploy during a collision, increasing the risk of injury.

  9. 9

    Steering system malfunction leading to loss of vehicle control

    2complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering system malfunctions, leading to loss of vehicle control and potential accidents.

  10. 10

    Sunroof malfunction leading to sudden glass explosion

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The sunroof unexpectedly explodes while closed, posing a risk of injury from falling glass.

    Related recall: 24V327000

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.