2019 Model Year

BMW X5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
158
Recalls
6
Crashes
4
Severe
5

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

21V520000 Jul 2021

Other

No consequence data available

19V541000 Jul 2019

Other

No consequence data available

19V513000 Jul 2019

Other

No consequence data available

19V096000 Feb 2019

Other

No consequence data available

18V918000 Dec 2018

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Sep 2026

The contact owns a 2019 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the red oil light suddenly illuminated and the messages "S...

Electrical System
May 2026

Car randomly wouldn’t start and was getting error starter message on message center

Engine
May 2026

Engine Starter overheating. Car won't start until engine cools down. Car would not let my shift into neutral in order to move to a safe location....

Electrical System
Feb 2026

I bought the car from the dealership, and they said there were no problems with it, but they cheated me. The car broke down twice. The first time, it...

Engine
Feb 2026

Subject: 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i – Oil Pump Defect Causing Oil Measurement Failure and Safety Risk I am reporting a safety defect in my 2019 BMW X5 xDr...

Engine
Feb 2026

I am writing to report a significant safety issue associated with BMW vehicles equipped with the B58TU engine, particularly the 2019-2021 models. Thes...

Engine
Feb 2026

BMW knowingly did NOT NOTIFY it's 2019 BMW X5 M40i (engine B58) vehicle owners. This is in reference to the faulty design and made plastic engine oil...

Engine
Jan 2026

Premature oil pump failure. 2019 BMW x5 with only 46k miles has been diagnosed with an oil pump failure. Vehicle needed to be quickly pulled over a...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

The engine warning system came on and warned of low oil pressure. Knowing the oil level was good I stopped the vehicle to check oil leaks. Found none....

Electrical System
Dec 2025

The emergency call system and hands free microphone does not work due to the telematic control unit getting wet as a result of the shark fin antenna l...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2019 BMW X5 has 158 complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 4 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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