repaired · 2026 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
NewRisk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.
2024 BMW X5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 145 owner complaints about the 2024 BMW X5, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-327 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Fields BMW Lakelands, CC BY 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 BMW X5 has problems
145 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
56Electronic stability control (ESC)2 crash/fire/injury
47Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
43Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
25Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
16Power train
16Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
13Engine
5Back over prevention
5Vehicle speed control
177 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 56 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 47 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 43 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 1 |
| Power train | 16 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 16 | 2 |
| Engine | 13 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2 |
| 7 other systems | 17 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2024 BMW X5 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
Risk. A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 4 more recalls
repaired · 2024 Q4
Air bags
Risk. Instrument panel separation during air bag deployment can result in pieces of the panel striking occupants.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Air bags
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Air bags: knee bolster
Risk. A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
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
2024 vs. every other X5 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 median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 BMW X5 safety ratings
2024 BMW X5 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What X5 owners report
Recent electronic stability control (esc) complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that a message to complete the recall was…
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. In addition, the contact stated that the parts for the recall…
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…
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