2022 BMW X5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW X5. The most-reported areas: Power Train (25), Unknown Or Other (17), Electrical System (16).
Key takeaways
- 72 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 25 | 35% |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 16 | 22% |
| Engine | 13 | 18% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 8% |
| Steering | 5 | 7% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 6% |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 BMW X5 SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2022 BMW X5 SUV RWD | Not rated | 4/5 | 5/5 | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-16
On October 15, 2026, at approximately 5:50 PM EDT, my 2022 BMW X5 (VIN: 5UXCR6C06N9L45925, approximately 43,797 miles) caught fire in the engine compartment. I noticed a burning smell while driving in Bound Brook, NJ, pulled over, and saw flames coming from the engine bay. There was no collision. The Bound Brook Fire D...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-15
The bolts by the front differential broke off, the differential broke, leading to damage to the coolant lines to the transmission, leading to catastrophic failure of the differential needing the vehicle to be towed.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-02
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately or hesitated while starting. The messages "Goodbye" and "Pre-ventilation" were displayed. The contact attempted to start the vehicle several times before the vehicle was able to start. The contact related the failure to the ...
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More for the 2022 BMW X5
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.