MYRModel Year Report

2022 BMW X5

▲ Better than typical
2022 BMW X5
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:57:05.655Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW X5 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 highlighted. 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 102 complaints 2003: 99 complaints 2003 2004: 64 complaints 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 167 complaints 2007: 71 complaints 2007 2008: 215 complaints 2009: 138 complaints 2010: 122 complaints 2011: 263 complaints 2011 2012: 271 complaints 2013: 148 complaints 2014: 98 complaints 2015: 149 complaints 2015 2016: 70 complaints 2017: 73 complaints 2018: 67 complaints 2019: 177 complaints 2019 2020: 97 complaints 2021: 95 complaints 2022: 56 complaints 2022 2023: 29 complaints 2023 2024: 141 complaints 2025: 56 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026
2022: 56 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19990
200029
2001160
2002102
200399
200464
200582
2006167
200771
2008215
2009138
2010122
2011263
2012271
2013148
201498
2015149
201670
201773
201867
2019177
202097
202195
202256
202329
2024141
202556
202610

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 25%

25% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 10 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2022 BMW X5. The contact stated that his foot was caught on the mat and the vehicle accelerated. The contact had to engage the parking brake to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220602

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 11%

11% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20220620 — visibility

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.

Campaign 22V267000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 BMW X5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 22V267000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2025 ▲ 2004 ▲ 2018

WORST YEARS

■ 2012 ■ 2011 ■ 2008

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FAQ

Is the 2022 BMW X5 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 BMW X5 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW X5?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 BMW X5 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.