KnownCarProblems2023 BMW X5 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW X5, most often about the transmission (24% of complaints). It is 25th of 27 X5 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2023 BMW X5 problems
Transmission
8 complaints · 24%The contact owns a 2023 BMW X5. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the contact noticed a fluid leak underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that upon driving from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to exceed 5 MPH. The check engine warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated.…
Electrical
8 complaints · 24%Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 24%Engine
5 complaints · 15%Body and structure
4 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: body.
Brakes
3 complaints · 9%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 BMW X5 recalls
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 26, 2024. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
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, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive), 8 series coupe (840i, m850i xdrive, m8), 8 series convertible (840i, m850i xdrive, m8), 8 series gran coupe (850i xdrive, m8), x3 sav (x3 xdrive30i, x3m), x4 sav (x4 xdrive30i), x5 sav (x5 xdrive40i, x5 m50i, x5m), x6 sav (x6 xdrive40i, x6 m50i, x6m), and z4 sdrive30i, z4 m40i vehicles. 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.
Seats: head restraint
Risk: A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the second-row outboard seat head restraint guide sleeves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 31, 2023. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 202, "head restraints."
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk: A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat backrest and if necessary, install an attachment bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed february 17, 2023. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: windshield
Risk: An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the windshield seal and as necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield with a new seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 30, 2022. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
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 resulting in a short-circuit.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 BMW X5
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW X5?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (8 complaints); electrical (8 complaints); other or unspecified (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 BMW X5 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 6, 2023 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the BMW X5?
- It is 25th of 27 X5 model years by number of complaints, with 33 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.