KnownCarProblems2024 BMW X5 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 145 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW X5, most often about the brakes (62% of complaints, typically around 5,500 miles). It is 9th of 27 X5 model years by number of complaints and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2024 BMW X5 problems
Brakes
90 complaints · 62%Half of these problems showed up before 5,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v104000 (electronic stability control (ESC), service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow down as intended. The…
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the "parking brake malfunction" message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact depressed the brake pedal, and the brake assist failed to operate as designed and the contact was forced to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard.…
Stability control
56 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 5,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v104000 (electronic stability control (ESC), service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow down as intended. The…
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the "parking brake malfunction" message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact depressed the brake pedal, and the brake assist failed to operate as designed and the contact was forced to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard.…
Electrical
25 complaints · 17%Parts named most often: adas.
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact purchased a separate safety package through BMW known as the parking assistance package. The parking assist feature would show the driver the vehicle's intended reverse path on the display screen, the feature then puts the vehicle into the best starting position and steers…
Transmission
16 complaints · 11%Driver assistance
16 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, adaptive cruise control, warning.
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the forward collision avoidance warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped when the warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was not depressed. The contact had taken the vehicle…
Engine
13 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled while driving through ankle-height water. The kill switch was stuck. After the failure, the engine overheating warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 6%Backup camera
5 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: warnings, rearview system braking.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 BMW X5 recalls
Brakes: control module
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.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
Brakes: control module
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.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
Stability control: control module
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.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
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.
Fix: 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.
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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."
Body and structure: dashboard
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.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
Brakes: control module
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.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
Air bags
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
Air bags: knee bolster
Risk: A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
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 2024 BMW X5
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 BMW X5?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (90 complaints, typically around 5,500 miles); stability control (56 complaints, typically around 5,500 miles); electrical (25 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 BMW X5 have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 1, 2026 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the BMW X5?
- It is 9th of 27 X5 model years by number of complaints, with 145 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.