Worst 2025 BMW X5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electronic Stability Control
Hydraulic Brakes
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 BMW X5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | 17 | 1 | — | 333 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 16 | 1 | — | 400 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 1,622 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Steering Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2025 BMW X5
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~270,984 vehicles.
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 XM, 2025 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The seat belt system may inaccurately detect that passengers are belted, preventing the seat belt warning light from illuminating and possibly causing the supplemental restraint system to not deploy as intended during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
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2025 BMW X5 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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