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Bmw X5 · 2020

11 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V644000·2025-09-25

    BMW Recalls Multiple Models Due to Starter Motor Overheating Fire Risk

    BMW is recalling specific 2019-2025 models because the starter motor may overheat and ignite nearby combustible material, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 340I, X5, 740LI, 840I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V062000·2021-02-10

    Certain 2019–2021 BMW Models Recalled for Brake System Defect

    BMW is recalling certain 2019–2021 models due to improper welding of the integrated brake system rotor and shaft, which could separate during hard braking and cause loss of braking assistance. Owners should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for a free replacement.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M850I, X5, 750LI, M760LI
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V678000·2020-11-04

    Certain 2020-2021 BMW X5, X6, X7 models: suspension weld separation

    Certain 2020-2021 BMW X5, X6, X7, and related models have a front axle support weld that may separate, potentially affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X6 M, X5, X6, X7
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V434000·2020-07-28

    BMW Recalls 2019-2020 X5 and X6 M for Steering Column Defect

    BMW is recalling 2019-2020 X5 and 2020 X6 M vehicles because the steering column shaft bearing plate may not be properly attached, which can affect handling and increase crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X5, X6 M
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V631000·2019-08-28

    BMW Recalls 2020 X5 and X7 Models for Steering Rack Defect

    BMW is recalling 2020 X5 and X7 vehicles because steering rack pinion teeth may break, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X5, X7
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V267000·2022-04-20

    Certain BMW Vehicles: Sunroof May Close Without Key Fob Present

    BMW is recalling 2019-2023 X5, X6, X7, and 4 Series vehicles because the sunroof may close without the key fob inside, creating injury risk. Dealers will reprogram the control unit free of charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X7, X5, X6, M440I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V096000·2021-02-19

    BMW Recalls Multiple 2019-2021 Models for Rearview Camera Software Issues

    BMW is recalling 13,858 vehicles from 2019-2021 model years due to rearview camera software issues that may obscure visibility when reversing. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M850I, 540I, 330E, 740I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V528000·2020-09-01

    2020-2021 BMW X5, X6, X7 Headlamp Non-Compliance Recall

    BMW is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5, X6, and X7 models because their headlamps may emit unintended blue light, which could confuse oncoming drivers and increase crash risk. Dealers will replace affected headlamps at no cost.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X6, X5, X7
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V465000·2020-08-07

    BMW Recalls 2020 X5 and X7 Models Due to Starter Motor Bolt Risk

    BMW is recalling 21 vehicles because an extra bolt in the starter motor could fall into the transmission, causing an engine stall and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X7, X5
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V684000·2019-09-27

    BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Toyota Recall Vehicles for Backup Camera Software Defect

    BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Toyota are recalling specific 2018-2020 models because backup camera settings may persist, hiding the rear view image and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, ROLLS-ROYCE, TOYOTA X6, 745LE, 530E, 330I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20204/5

    2 trims tested for 2020; overall ratings can differ by trim.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • RQ18001 Recall Query · steering
  • PE13030 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
  • EA12002 Engineering Analysis · electrical system
  • PE11025 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system
  • EA09019 Engineering Analysis · exterior lighting
  • PE09036 Preliminary Evaluation · exterior lighting

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2011 · powertrain 49 complaints, median 74,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2008 · electrical 42 complaints, median 80,000 mi
    Includes 8 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2019 · engine 40 complaints, median 67,000 mi
  • 2006 · brakes 38 complaints, median 98,000 mi
  • 2006 · electrical 35 complaints, median 82,000 mi
    Includes 6 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.

Technical service bulletins

1,486 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.8/5
  • 2025: 3.5/5 · 61 complaints · most complained-of: brakes
  • 2024: 3.0/5 · 144 complaints · most complained-of: brakes
  • 2023: 3.8/5 · 31 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain
  • 2022: 3.9/5 · 66 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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