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2025 BMW X5 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 63
Latest campaign: Jul 1, 2026

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	Sep 18, 2024	24V697000 24V104000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Jul 1, 2026	26V422000
Seat belts	1	May 15, 2024	24V345000
Equipment	1	May 10, 2024	24V327000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 1, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 1, 202626V422000	Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist electric A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V422000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly. Risk A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed. Campaign NHTSA 26V422000 · Jul 1, 2026
Sep 18, 202424V697000	Electronic stability control (ESC): control module A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V697000 What's wrong BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function. Risk A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 24V697000 · Sep 18, 2024
May 15, 202424V345000	Seat belts: front A seat belt warning light that does not alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt or an SRS system that deploys improperly can both increase the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V345000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 XM, 2025 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The seat belt system may inaccurately detect that passengers are belted, preventing the seat belt warning light from illuminating and possibly causing the supplemental restraint system to not deploy as intended during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk A seat belt warning light that does not alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt or an SRS system that deploys improperly can both increase the risk of injury in a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat lower seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 24V345000 · May 15, 2024
May 10, 202424V327000	Equipment: other labels Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V327000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Risk Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the tire information placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 24V327000 · May 10, 2024
Feb 12, 202424V104000	Electronic stability control (ESC) A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V104000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly. Risk A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Campaign NHTSA 24V104000 · Feb 12, 2024

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 component63

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

63Complaints filed

9Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

5Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Service brakes	30	48	4	0	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	18	29	1	0	1
Hydraulic	17	27	1	0	1
Forward collision avoidance	8	13	4	0	1
Electrical system	8	13	0	0	0
Power train	7	11	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	5	8	3	0	3
Unknown or other	5	8	0	1	0
Back over prevention	5	8	2	0	0
Visibility/wiper	4	6	0	0	0
Steering	3	5	0	0	0
Engine	3	5	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	3	0	0	0
Air bags	2	3	2	0	1
Structure	1	2	0	0	0

4 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.

Latest reports

Vehicle speed control
“The contact owned a 2025 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated and became uncontrollable.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771085
Service brakes
“VEHICLE: 2025 BMW X5 MILEAGE AT TIME OF INCIDENT(S): 15,512 COMPONENT: Forward Collision Warning / Pedestrian Warning / Automatic Emergency Braking (City Collision Mitigation) DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM: On multiple…”
Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767810
Service brakes
“I was driving my 2025 BMW X5 sDrive40i at approximately 60 mph when the vehicle in front of me stopped abruptly. I immediately applied the brake pedal firmly in an attempt to make an emergency stop.”
Filed 08/28/2026 · ODI 11760195

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2025 BMW X5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 BMW X5 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW X5. The most recent, 26V422000 (reported July 1, 2026), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2025 BMW X5 recalls for?

The largest group is electronic stability control (ESC), with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), seat belts (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 BMW X5?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 30 complaints out of 63 filed with NHTSA (48%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 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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