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2021 BMW X5 recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2021 BMW X5, newest first.

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12 recalls on record for the 2021 BMW X5. The most recent was on April 20, 2022. Owners also sent NHTSA 108 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: electrical system (3), service brakes, hydraulic (2), back over prevention (1), exterior lighting (1), seats (1), steering (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with BMW or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

108 complaints about the 2021 BMW X5 were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 9 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 7 injuries.

  • Electrical System38recall on record
  • Power Train29
  • Engine25
  • Unknown Or Other18
  • Back Over Prevention9recall on record
  • Air Bags7

The starter motor malfunctioned, which then prevented the car from starting when it was hot. It could only be started after it had completely cooled down. Additionally, the fault code indicated that there was a problem…

Sept. 13, 2026 · Electrical System

The front driveshaft universal joint failed causing the drive shaft to bust a hole in the engine and crack the transmission. There was no knocking noise prior to failure. It suddenly failed, disengaged and caused…

Aug. 12, 2026 · Engine
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

1 on record

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2021 BMW X5 recalls

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  • April 20, 2022BMW 430I, M440I, X5 and others: 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…
  • March 10, 2021BMW X5, X5 Hybrid, X7 and others: 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…
  • Feb. 19, 2021BMW 330E, 330I, 430I and others: 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…
  • Feb. 18, 2021BMW X5: 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…
  • Feb. 10, 2021BMW 740LI, 745LE, 750LI and others: 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…
  • Jan. 29, 2021BMW X5, X6, X7: 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…
  • Dec. 9, 2020BMW 530I, 540I, 740LI and others: 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…
  • Nov. 4, 2020BMW X5, X6, X6 M and others: 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…
  • Sept. 30, 2020BMW 330E, 530E, 745LE and others: 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…
  • Sept. 1, 2020BMW X5, X6, X7: Headlights BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i…
  • Aug. 18, 2020BMW 330E, X3, X5 and others: 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.…
  • Aug. 14, 2020BMW X5, X6: Tires BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X6 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i) and X5 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i) vehicles equipped…