2021 Model Year

BMW X5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
84
Recalls
5
Crashes
9
Severe
16

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

21V156000 Mar 2021

Other

No consequence data available

21V089000 Feb 2021

Other

No consequence data available

21V031000 Jan 2021

Other

No consequence data available

20V761000 Dec 2020

Other

No consequence data available

20V483000 Aug 2020

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Nov 2026

the vehicle delays to start and will not recognize that key is in the vehicle. the starter button has to be pushed three times until the vehicle recog...

Electrical System
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the highway, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was pu...

Engine
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, unknown warning lights illuminated on several occasions....

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM);...

Electrical System
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle with the Push to START button, the vehicle failed to sta...

Power Train
Dec 2025

I am writing to formally file a complaint and request an expansion of recall coverage regarding a starter motor failure on my 2021 BMW X5, which occur...

Power Train
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal grinding and clanking sound coming from...

Electrical System
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the Auto START/STOP feature activated and the engine was tur...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sputtering sound coming from the vehicle. Aft...

Engine
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the coolant warning light illuminated with the message...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2021 BMW X5 has 84 complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 9 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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