Buying a used 2023 BMW X5? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2023 BMW X5 has 4 recalls in this group. A windshield leak that can cause fire and transmission control units that may leak oil stand out, while the other recalls concern a loose driver seat bolt and rear head restraints that may not lock. Its 34 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 9 power train, 8 electrical system, and 5 engine complaints. Reported outcomes include 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 injury.
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.
- Verify VIN-specific windshield leak and transmission control unit recall completion.
- Ask for driver seat bolt and rear head restraint repair records.
- Request inspection records for power train, electrical, and engine concerns.
- 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 2023 BMW X5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X5 and X7 windshield leak can cause fire | Visibility | critical |
| BMW, Toyota Supra Transmission Control Units May Leak Oil | Power Train | high |
| BMW X5 Driver Seat Bolt May Be Loose | Seats | medium |
| BMW X5 Rear Head Restraints May Not Lock | Seats | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
34 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 8 | None found |
| Engine | 5 | None found |
| Structure | 4 | None found |
| Brakes | 3 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 2 | Yes |