2018 BMW X5 MProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 BMW X5 M. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-727 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 17, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 BMW X5 M has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2018 BMW X5 M 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.

94%repaired · 2019 Q2

Suspension

Recall 17V-727 · Nov 17, 2017 · 33 vehicles · 31 repaired

Risk. Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2018 vs. every other X5 M 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 M median. How we score

'10'11'12'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2018 BMW X5 M safety ratings

2018 BMW X5 M SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2018 BMW X5 M, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open

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