2023 Bmw X5: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
29
Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
69.0
Severity index
Severity index 69.0 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 27.6% |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | 24.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 24.1% |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | 13.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 10.3% |
| ENGINE | 3 | 10.3% |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | 6.9% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 | 6.9% |
The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 8 of 29 complaints (27.6%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 6 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 6.7x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V820000 | 02/11/2022 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle which could allow water to enter the vehicle and contact electrical components, possibly resul |
| 22V942000 | 19/12/2022 | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 M50i and X5 xDrive 45e vehicles. One of the four bolts that connects the backrest to the driver's seat frame may not have been correctly installed. |
| 23V253000 | 06/04/2023 | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves. As such, these v |
| 23V821000 | 06/12/2023 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.