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2015 BMW X5 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 152
Latest campaign: Nov 19, 2021

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, diesel	2	Nov 19, 2021	21V907000 21V586000
Air bags	2	Sep 21, 2016	16V683000 15V147000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Oct 25, 2018	18V755000
Seats	1	Oct 17, 2014	14V650000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 19, 2021Latest campaign


Nov 19, 202121V907000	Fuel system, diesel A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V907000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold. Risk A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 21V907000 · Nov 19, 2021
Jul 29, 202121V586000	Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V586000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail. Risk Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 21V586000 · Jul 29, 2021
Oct 25, 201818V755000	Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission control The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V755000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold. Risk The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 18V755000 · Oct 25, 2018
Sep 21, 201616V683000	Air bags: frontal driver side In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V683000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X3 xDrive28d, X4 xDrive28i and X4 xDrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 X5 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, and 2014 X5 xDrive35d vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded. Risk In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 16V683000 · Sep 21, 2016
Mar 13, 201515V147000	Air bags Without a secure connection to the inflator, the HPS air bags may have insufficient inflation during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V147000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35d Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 19, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and 2014-2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35i, X5 sDrive 35i, X5 xDrive 50i, Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 28, 2013, to February 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Head Protection System (HPS) air bag may not be securely connected to the air bag inflator gas generator. Risk Without a secure connection to the inflator, the HPS air bags may have insufficient inflation during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Head Protection System, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 15V147000 · Mar 13, 2015
Oct 17, 201414V650000	Seats In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V650000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X5 vehicles manufactured September 12, 2014,to September 21, 2014 and equipped with the optional rear comfort seat. The left rear seat belt attachment point in the affected vehicles may not have been sufficiently welded. Risk In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear seat frame, free of charge. The recall began November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com. Campaign NHTSA 14V650000 · Oct 17, 2014

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component152

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

152Complaints filed

6Involving a crash

7Involving a fire

6Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	42	28	2	3	2
Fuel/propulsion system	30	20	0	0	0
Fuel system	20	13	0	1	0
Diesel	20	13	0	1	0
Unknown or other	19	13	1	1	1
Power train	14	9	1	0	0
Air bags	14	9	3	0	4
Electrical system	13	9	0	3	0
Engine and engine cooling	9	6	0	1	0
Steering	7	5	0	0	0
Seat belts	6	4	0	0	0
Structure	6	4	1	1	1
Suspension	5	3	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	3	2	0	0	0
Service brakes	3	2	1	0	1

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names X5 SDRIVE35I, X5 XDRIVE35D, X5 XDRIVE35I, X5 XDRIVE50I.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 BMW X5. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 130,514.”
Filed 09/10/2026 · ODI 11763454
Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owned a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the contact became aware of sparks outside the driver's and passenger's side of the vehicle.”
Filed 09/09/2026 · ODI 11763108
Power train
“Catastrophic Driveshaft U-Joint failure - BMW X5 - Production date? 09.22.2014 Repair was made by BMW Dealership. Noted similar recall on 2011-2014 models.”
Filed 09/01/2026 · ODI 11761275

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2015 BMW X5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 BMW X5 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW X5. The most recent, 21V907000 (reported November 19, 2021), concerns fuel system, diesel. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 BMW X5 recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, diesel, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (2), engine and engine cooling (1), seats (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 BMW X5?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 42 complaints out of 152 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 BMW X5?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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Recall summary by component6

Safety recalls6

Fuel system, diesel

Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission control

Air bags: frontal driver side

Air bags

Seats