2022 BMW X5 problems
Owners have filed 111 complaints about the 2022 BMW X5 with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 18% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 11.7%.
Complaints111
Crashes17
Fires1
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 18.0% · 20
Unknown or other 14.4% · 16
Electrical system 11.7% · 13
Forward collision avoidance 10.8% · 12
Engine 9.0% · 10
Vehicle speed control 5.4% · 6
Service brakes 5.4% · 6
Back over prevention 3.6% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 17 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 22 model years of the BMW X5 in this data, 2022 sits 19th by complaint volume. 2011 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 70 in the last three years against 41 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 21,000 miles.
In owners' own words
1. Drivetrain Malfunction 2. It may cause danger while driving with limited power output, even stopping the vehicle in the middle of the road. 3. Still waiting for the dealer to diagnose the problem, but have found out that the same model has the same issue. Power train
There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loads [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) Power train
When fully extended, the seatbelt will occasionally twist or fold as it is being retracted, sometimes causing the belt to be stuck or jammed in the retractor and rendering the seatbelt inoperable and in need of repair. BMW considers this an issue caused by "outside influence" (not a manufacturer defect) that is not covered under warranty repair, even if this issue occurs during normal operation of the seatbelt. Seat belts
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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Other BMW X5 years
2017 111 complaints · 15.3% electrical system 2019 266 complaints · 25.9% electrical system 2020 150 complaints · 25.3% electrical system 2021 155 complaints · 20.6% electrical system 2024 249 complaints · 22.5% electronic stability control (ESC) 2025 102 complaints · 17.6% electronic stability control (ESC)