Buying a used 2024 BMW X5? Check these 8 recalls first
The 2024 BMW X5 has 8 recalls in this group, with brake power assist, integrated brake system malfunction, and a brake system weld failure prominent. Airbag deployment issues and incorrect tire placard information also require attention. The 145 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports; listed areas include service brakes with 90, electronic stability control with 56, hydraulic with 47, and electrical system with 25. Reported outcomes include 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.
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.
- Obtain VIN-specific completion records for every applicable brake recall.
- Verify knee airbag and instrument panel airbag recall repairs.
- Check tire placard correction and ask about brake or stability-control warnings.
- 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 2024 BMW X5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X5, X6, X7 knee airbag may not deploy properly | AIR Bags | high |
| BMW, Mini Brake System May Lose Power Assist | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | high |
| BMW X5, X7 Instrument Panel Airbag Deployment Issue | Structure | high |
| BMW X5 Tire Placard Lists Wrong Information | Equipment | high |
| BMW and MINI Brake System Weld May Fail | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | high |
| BMW Brake System May Lose Power Assist | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | high |
| BMW, Mini Integrated Brake System May Malfunction | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| BMW X5, X6, X7, XM knee airbag may not deploy | AIR Bags | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
145 complaints filed for this model year, including 9 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 3 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 90 | Yes |
| Stability Control | 56 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 25 | None found |
| Power Train | 16 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 16 | None found |
| Engine | 13 | None found |