2022 BMW X5 recalls

1 safety recall, 75 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

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1Recalls
75Complaints
10Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2022 BMW X5 recall list

Visibility recall

22V-267
April 20, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
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, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Safety risk
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2022 BMW X5 owner complaints

75 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Power Train27
Unknown or Other17
Electrical System16
Engine13
Forward Collision Avoidance9
Vehicle Speed Control7
Service Brakes6
Steering5
Back Over Prevention4
Suspension3

Recent complaints

October 16, 2026Engine

On October 15, 2026, at approximately 5:50 PM EDT, my 2022 BMW X5 (VIN: 5UXCR6C06N9L45925, approximately 43,797 miles) caught fire in the engine compartment. I noticed a burning smell while driving in Bound Brook, NJ, pulled over, and saw flames coming from the engine bay. There was no collision. The Bound Brook Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was purchased new in 2022 and regularly maintained. No injuries occurred.

October 15, 2026Power Train

The bolts by the front differential broke off, the differential broke, leading to damage to the coolant lines to the transmission, leading to catastrophic failure of the differential needing the vehicle to be towed.

October 2, 2026Electrical System

The contact owns a 2022 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately or hesitated while starting. The messages "Goodbye" and "Pre-ventilation" were displayed. The contact attempted to start the vehicle several times before the vehicle was able to start. The contact related the failure to the starter. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

September 21, 2026Power TrainElectrical SystemUnknown or Other

Starter stops working randomly and has trouble starting sometimes. This may be an issue when in traffic or at a light when the start stop feature could possibly not engage. Vehicle only has 40k miles. I took the vehicle to the dealer today and they said it is a known issue at BMW.

September 21, 2026Electrical System

The contact owns a 2022 BMW X5. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated while starting. The vehicle was jump-started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,709.

2022 BMW X5 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 BMW X5 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2022 BMW X5 SUV RWDNot rated★★★★★★★★★★Not rated
2022 BMW X5 Hybrid SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2022 BMW X5 Hybrid SUV RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2022 BMW X5: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no. Rollover risk: 15.9%.

2022 BMW X5 recall FAQ

Does the 2022 BMW X5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 BMW X5. The most recent, filed April 20, 2022, concerns the visibility.

What are the most common 2022 BMW X5 problems?

Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is power train (27 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2022 BMW X5 safe?

The 2022 BMW X5 earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2022 BMW X5?

Contact any authorized BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: X5, X5 Hybrid.