2018 Model Year

BMW X5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
63
Recalls
3
Crashes
1
Severe
2

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

18V652000 Sep 2018

Other

No consequence data available

18V439000 Jun 2018

Other

No consequence data available

17V727000 Nov 2017

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Feb 2026

Vehicle: 2018 BMW X5 xDrive40e Recall: NHTSA Safety Recall 24V-608 Complaint Description: My 2018 BMW X5 xDrive40e experienced a sudden Electric...

VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 2025

The windshield wiper fluid reservoir failed and leaked out all the fluid at 6.5 years/34,000 miles. Without wiper fluid I am unable to clean the wind...

Electrical System
Oct 2025

I replaced an Electric Auxillary Heater on my vehicle in 2024 part that was subsequently offered an warranty extension on 8/1/2025 by BMW in Service b...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 2025

Driving the vehicle a short distance, I can smell oil burning after the car is stopped. I have had to put oil in the car twice because the warning lig...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2018 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System);...

Brakes
Aug 2025

I am writing to formally report an issue with my vehicle involving a persistent parking brake malfunction. The yellow parking brake indicator light re...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2025

On July 9, while accelerating on a busy freeway during rush hour, the car stalled in the middle lane and was unable to be driven off to the side. I ca...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2018 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System);...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2018 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM);...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2018 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System);...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 BMW X5 has 63 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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