Buying a used 2019 BMW X5? Check these 13 recalls first
The 2019 BMW X5 has 13 recalls in this group. Overheating body electronics and starters, plus a fuel pump leak, stand out alongside brake, steering, wheel fastening, and passenger airbag defects. Camera, sunroof, and warning-label issues round out the record. Its 185 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 71 electrical and 50 engine reports. The complaint record includes 4 reported crashes and 1 fire; those figures do not establish links to particular recalls.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Request body control unit, fuel pump, and both starter recall repair records.
- Verify brake, steering, wheel bolt, seat bolt, and airbag recall completion.
- Check camera and sunroof operation; ask about electrical and engine faults.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 BMW X5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X5 Body Control Unit May Overheat | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW Fuel Pump May Crack and Leak Fuel | Fuel System, Other | critical |
| BMW Starter Motor Overheating May Cause Engine Fire | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW X5, X6, X7 Starter May Overheat | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW X5 Driver Seat Bolts May Be Loose | Seats | high |
| BMW X5, X7 Left Side Wheel Bolts Loose | Wheels | high |
| BMW, Toyota Supra backup camera image can vanish | Back Over Prevention | high |
| BMW X5, X6M Loose Steering Column Bearing Plate | Steering | high |
| BMW Models: Integrated Brake System May Lose ABS | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| BMW X5 passenger airbag may not deploy properly | AIR Bags | high |
| BMW backup camera may show partial or blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| BMW X5, X6 and X7 sunroof may close unexpectedly | Visibility | medium |
| BMW X5 Sun Visor Airbag Warning Label Missing | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
185 complaints filed for this model year, including 4 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 71 | Yes |
| Engine | 61 | None found |
| Power Train | 18 | None found |
| Steering | 18 | Yes |
| Brakes | 12 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 12 | Yes |