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2021 BMW X5

12 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
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 ↗
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Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, the head restraints could detach, and increase the risk of injury.

The head restraints on the second-row outer seats may be the incorrect type for the vehicle.

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

Free repair · 258 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V156000 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 loose brake disc could affect vehicle handling and control, and increase the risk of a crash.

The right front brake disc may have been assembled with incorrect fasteners, which over time, could result in the front brake disc becoming loose.

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

Free repair · 9 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V089000 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 steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The steering column shaft's universal joint connection may not have been tightened to specifications, and can become loose.

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

Free repair · 21 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V031000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

The connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly, which can cause increased electrical resistance at the connections.

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

Free repair · 812 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V761000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

If the weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket separates, vehicle handling and control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

The weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate.

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

Free repair · 83 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V678000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.

Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.

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

Free repair · 4,509 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V601000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash.

The headlamps may allow a blue light to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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

Free repair · 307 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V528000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.

Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.

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

Free repair · 713 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V490000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Tires

A rapid loss of tire pressure while the vehicle is moving can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The tires may have a damaged inner layer, possibly resulting in a rapid loss of pressure while the vehicle is moving.

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

Free repair · 42 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V483000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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