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2019 BMW X5

13 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Fire risk Electrical system

An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 145,102 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V644000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 105,588 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V576000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 61,221 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V267000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly in a crash.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V520000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 13,858 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V096000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.

The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 893 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V062000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

A loose bearing plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the vehicle, allowing it to loosen.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 7 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V434000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 257,473 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V684000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Wheels

Loose bolts may allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The left side wheel bolts may have been insufficiently tightened and may loosen over time.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 5 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V541000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 115 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V513000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

The improperly tightened bolts can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The attachment bolts for the driver's seat and/or seat belt may not have been properly tightened.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 68 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V096000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The driver and/or passenger sun visor may have an incorrect air bag warning label, or the label may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant crash protection."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 11 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V918000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

If the BDC short circuits, other nearby components may also overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

The capacitors within the Body Domain Controller (BDC) may short circuit and overheat.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 172 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V732000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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