Model year 2024 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2024 BMW X5: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2024 BMW X5 at 15–25 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 145 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

8

EPA combined mpg

15–25

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2024 BMW X5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recalls for the 2024 BMW X5, newest first.

Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module and 1 more component

NHTSA 26V422000 Reported Jul 1, 2026
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module; Electronic stability control (ESC)
Units affected
428 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electronic stability control (ESC) and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V739000 Reported Oct 2, 2024
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Components
Electronic stability control (ESC); Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module
Units affected
11,579 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have the new remedy completed.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electronic stability control (ESC): Control module and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V697000 Reported Sep 18, 2024
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Components
Electronic stability control (ESC): Control module; Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module
Units affected
309 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
Risk
A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Other: Labels

NHTSA 24V327000 Reported May 10, 2024
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
703 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tire information placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Structure: Interior panels: Dashboard and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V138000 Reported Feb 23, 2024
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Components
Structure: Interior panels: Dashboard; Air bags
Units affected
8 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured properly, which can result in improper air bag deployment or the panel separating during air bag deployment.
Risk
Instrument panel separation during air bag deployment can result in pieces of the panel striking occupants. Improper air bag deployment may not restrain an occupant as intended during a crash. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V104000 Reported Feb 12, 2024
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module; Electronic stability control (ESC)
Units affected
266,716 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags

NHTSA 23V622000 Reported Sep 7, 2023
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
2,352 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW XM, 2024 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended.
Risk
An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Knee bolster

NHTSA 23V471000 Reported Jul 10, 2023
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
1,981 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, xDrive 50e, 2024 X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, 2024 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, Alpina XB7, and 2023 XM vehicles. The knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which can result in the knee air bag not deploying as intended.
Risk
A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2024 BMW X5 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2024 BMW X5 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
X5 M Competition4.4L 8-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium13/18/15 mpg$5,500589
X5 M60i xDrive4.4L 8-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium17/22/19 mpg$4,350458
X5 sDrive40i3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium23/27/25 mpg$3,300360
X5 xDrive40i3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium23/27/25 mpg$3,300352

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2024 BMW X5 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2024 BMW X5 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2024 BMW X5 Hybrid SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2024 BMW X5 M SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2024 BMW X5 SUV AWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars15.9%No
2024 BMW X5 SUV RWDNot rated4 stars5 starsNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2024 BMW X5 owner complaints

Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW X5, most recently on Sep 10, 2026. 9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2024 BMW X5 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electronic stability control (ESC)56
Service brakes, hydraulic47
Service brakes43
Electrical system24
Power train16
Engine13
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking12
Unknown or other9
Vehicle speed control5
Fuel/propulsion system4

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other BMW X5 model years

BMW X5 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 X526 mpg———
2026 X515–25 mpg2284/5
2025 X515–25 mpg5634/5
2023 X515–23 mpg4334/5
2022 X515–23 mpg1754/5
2021 X515–23 mpg121114/5
2020 X515–23 mpg111134/5
2019 X519–22 mpg131934/5
2018 X516–25 mpg5735/5
2017 X517–25 mpg6755/5
2016 X517–25 mpg5745/5
2015 X517–27 mpg61515/5

All BMW X5 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2024 BMW models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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