MYRModel Year Report

2019 BMW X5

◆ Worse than typical
2019 BMW X5
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:25.958Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
192
Recalls
13

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

37% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 102 complaints 2003: 99 complaints 2004: 64 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 168 complaints 2007: 71 complaints 2008: 215 complaints 2008 2009: 138 complaints 2010: 124 complaints 2011: 263 complaints 2012: 271 complaints 2012 2013: 149 complaints 2014: 99 complaints 2015: 152 complaints 2016: 74 complaints 2017: 75 complaints 2018: 73 complaints 2019: 192 complaints 2019 192 2020: 112 complaints 2021: 109 complaints 2022: 70 complaints 2023: 34 complaints 2024: 145 complaints 2024 2025: 62 complaints 2026: 28 complaints
2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 102 complaints 2002 2003: 99 complaints 2004: 64 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 168 complaints 2006 2007: 71 complaints 2008: 215 complaints 2008 2009: 138 complaints 2010: 124 complaints 2010 2011: 263 complaints 2012: 271 complaints 2012 2013: 149 complaints 2014: 99 complaints 2014 2015: 152 complaints 2016: 74 complaints 2016 2017: 75 complaints 2018: 73 complaints 2019: 192 complaints 2019 192 2020: 112 complaints 2021: 109 complaints 2022: 70 complaints 2022 2023: 34 complaints 2024: 145 complaints 2024 2025: 62 complaints 2026: 28 complaints 2026
2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 102 complaints 2002 2003: 99 complaints 2004: 64 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 168 complaints 2006 2007: 71 complaints 2008: 215 complaints 2008 2009: 138 complaints 2010: 124 complaints 2010 2011: 263 complaints 2012: 271 complaints 2012 2013: 149 complaints 2014: 99 complaints 2014 2015: 152 complaints 2016: 74 complaints 2016 2017: 75 complaints 2018: 73 complaints 2018 2019: 192 complaints 2019 192 2020: 112 complaints 2020 2021: 109 complaints 2022: 70 complaints 2022 2023: 34 complaints 2024: 145 complaints 2024 2025: 62 complaints 2026: 28 complaints 2026

2019: 192 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19990
200029
2001160
2002102
200399
200464
200582
2006168
200771
2008215
2009138
2010124
2011263
2012271
2013149
201499
2015152
201674
201775
201873
2019192
2020112
2021109
202270
202334
2024145
202562
202628

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

37% · 71 reports

Most commonly citing horn and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASHFIRE
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The contact owns a 2019 BMW X5. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start and a burning odor was present. The starter had begun smoking. The smoke had settled itself. The fire department was not at the scene.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-16

Telematics control unit has failed and has water ingress. This causes the onboard emergency sos system to fail and not work, make false calls and risk a driver ability to make an emergency call or for the vehicle to call for help.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-07

Engine

27% · 52 reports
CRASH
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I was driving on 10 freeway west 750 am on 2/23 there was traffics everybody was behaving I was keeping distance of at least 2-3 car distance all of sudden my car accelerated making a loud noise from the hood my foot was on the brakes but I could...

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-03-23

Also filed under Power train and service brakes

The oil pump failed on my X5. The factory installed oil pump has a plastic housing that cracks and leads to oil pump failure. BMW replaced the part with a newer model that has a metal housing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-23

I was shocked by the failure of the oil pump on my 2019 BMW X5.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-16

Power train

10% · 20 reports
CRASH

Steering

9% · 18 reports

Service brakes

7% · 13 reports
CRASH

Safety timeline

13 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2018-11-02Electrical system18V732000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The capacitors within the Body Domain Controller (BDC) may short circuit and overheat.

    Remedy: All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace the BDC control unit, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2018.

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    2019Complaint volume 192 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2019-01-04Equipment18V918000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i and X5 xDrive50i vehicles. The driver and/or passenger sun visor may have an incorrect air bag warning label, or the label may be missing.

    Remedy: BMW notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger sun visor, replacing the visors as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 4, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2019-04-09Seat belts, seats19V096000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive40i and xDrive50i vehicles. The attachment bolts for the driver's seat and/or seat belt may not have been properly tightened.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the attachment bolts for the driver's seat and seat belt, and torque them to the correct specifications, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019.

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    2019-07-16Wheels19V541000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive50i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The left side wheel bolts may have been insufficiently tightened and may loosen over time.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the left side wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2019-08-27Engine, fuel system, other19V513000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2019-11-08Back over prevention19V684000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i,...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735.

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    2020-08-23Steering20V434000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X5 xDrive50i vehicles and 2020 X6M vehicles.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column shaft bearing plate and properly attach or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. BMW telephoned owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied.

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    2021-04-16Back over prevention21V096000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7,...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2021-05-25Service brakes, hydraulic21V062000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2021-07-26Air bags, electrical system21V520000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly in a crash.

    Remedy: A dealer will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 26, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2022-06-20Visibility22V267000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6...

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2024-09-27Electrical system, engine and engine cooling24V576000 BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2026-02-09Electrical system25V644000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026.

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Buy-smart checklist

2019 BMW X5 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 71 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 52 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V732000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 18V918000 · Equipment
  • Recall 19V096000 · Seat belts, seats
  • Recall 19V541000 · Wheels
  • Recall 19V513000 · Engine, fuel system, other
  • Recall 19V684000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 20V434000 · Steering
  • Recall 21V096000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 21V062000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 21V520000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 22V267000 · Visibility
  • Recall 24V576000 · Electrical system, engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 25V644000 · Electrical system
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FAQ

Is the 2019 BMW X5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 BMW X5 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW X5?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW X5 have?
13 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.