2016 Model Year

BMW X5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
67
Recalls
1
Crashes
3
Severe
4

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V919000 Dec 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

The component that failed appears to be the hybrid propulsion and charging system, including the high-voltage battery management system and/or integra...

Air Bags Crash
Dec 2025

During a recent auto collision my airbags did not deploy. I swerved to avoid another vehicle entering the intersection from my left, he hit my rear le...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2025

Subject: Consequential Damage and Failure of Remedy regarding Recall 24V-608 Incident Description: "I am reporting a failure of the manufacturer to p...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Nov 2025

Because of this water intrusion, the following safety systems have malfunctioned or failed: • ABS and DSC (stability control) warnings • Chassis stab...

Engine
Jul 2025

I am reporting a safety issue related to the BMW recall 18V-755 affecting the EGR cooler on my 2016 BMW X5 diesel. My vehicle experienced symptoms con...

Engine
Jul 2025

1) Crankshaft Sensor MIL Light 2) Drive train malfunction, 3) Start and Stop malfunction, 3) MIL for Catalytic convertor 4) MIL light for Catalytic C...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System);...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 2025

High pressure fuel pump replaced after the original recall and fail again 45k miles later during driving.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, and the cont...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2016 BMW X5 has 67 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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