2024 BMW X5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW X5. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (90), Electronic Stability Control (esc) (56), Hydraulic (47).
Key takeaways
- 145 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 90 | 62% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 56 | 39% |
| Hydraulic | 47 | 32% |
| Electrical System | 25 | 17% |
| Power Train | 16 | 11% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 11% |
| Engine | 13 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 BMW X5 SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2024 BMW X5 SUV RWD | Not rated | 4/5 | 5/5 | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-10
I am writing to formally document serious and recurring safety concerns with my Certified Pre-Owned 2024 BMW X5e, which I purchased from BMW of Sterling on XXX. On XXX I was merging onto [XXX] during morning rush hour when my vehicle suddenly lost power and shut down in the middle of traffic. The vehicle first display...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-08-22
I am requesting NHTSA assistance regarding a serious and recurring braking safety concern involving our BMW X5. We initially reported braking problems to BMW and brought the vehicle to the dealership for evaluation. We were advised that the vehicle was operating normally. Subsequently, a brake related recall was issued...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-11
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
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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.