repaired · 2022 Q4
Mid/rear assembly: head restraint
Risk. In the event of a crash, the head restraints could detach, and increase the risk of injury.
2021 BMW X5 HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 BMW X5 Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-156 the manufacturer reports only 100% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 25, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 BMW X5 Hybrid has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 BMW X5 Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other X5 Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the X5 Hybrid median. How we score
'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 BMW X5 Hybrid safety ratings
2021 BMW X5 Hybrid SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 BMW X5 Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What X5 Hybrid owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2021 BMW X5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE FOR VEHICLE REPAIR. *LD THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL CB612320. *JS
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