Model year 2018 · BMW

2018 BMW X5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW X5. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: X5, X5 M.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW X5, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
24V608000	August 13, 2024	Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles
21V586000	July 29, 2021	Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump
18V652000	September 20, 2018	Equipment › Electrical
18V439000	June 28, 2018	Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm
17V727000	November 17, 2017	Suspension

Systems involved: Suspension (2) · Electrical System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Equipment (1) · Fuel System, Diesel (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V608000

Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles

Report received by NHTSA: August 13, 2024
Owner notification: March 28, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 720,796 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: X5

Components: Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles; Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Pump

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.

Safety risk

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V608000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V586000

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: July 29, 2021
Owner notification: January 14, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 11,216 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: X5

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V586000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V652000

Equipment › Electrical

Report received by NHTSA: September 20, 2018
Owner notification: February 22, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,501 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 BMW X5: February 18, 2018 – April 5, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: X5

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.

Safety risk

An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V652000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V439000

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Report received by NHTSA: June 28, 2018
Owner notification: July 11, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 43 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 BMW X5: June 9, 2018 – June 11, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: X5

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.

Safety risk

If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V439000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V727000

Suspension

Report received by NHTSA: November 17, 2017
Owner notification: January 11, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 33 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 BMW X5: October 3, 2017 – October 17, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: X5, X5 M

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.

Safety risk

Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V727000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 14, 2024.