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2023 BMW X5

4 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 Power train

Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.

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

Free repair · 552 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V821000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Seats

A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

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

Free repair · 235 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V253000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

One of the four bolts that connects the backrest to the driver's seat frame may not have been correctly installed.

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

Free repair · 4 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V942000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Visibility

An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.

The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle which could allow water to enter the vehicle and contact electrical components, possibly resulting in a short-circuit.

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

Free repair · 47 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V820000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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