BMW X5 M recalls and safety
2 recalls · crash ratings 2012-2013 · 3 owner complaints
2
recalls
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recalls
The BMW X5 M has 2 recalls covering 47,839 vehicles as reported; model year 2018 is covered by the most (1). The 2013 BMW X5 M earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 2018: 1
Units affected
48K
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2013
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
2 rated versions, model years 2012 to 2013
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SUV · AWD | 17.4% risk | |||
| 2012 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 17.4% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW X5 M, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine2
- Electrical system1
- Complaints
- 3
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW X5 M by component
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 48K units
- Suspension1 · 33 units
BMW X5 M recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2018 | BMW 550I, 550I Gran Turismo, 650I, 750I and 17 more (2007-2012): Engine and engine coolingNo. 18V248000 | Fire | 47,806 |
| Nov 17, 2017 | BMW X5, X5 M, X6, X6 M (2018): SuspensionNo. 17V727000 | Crash risk | 33 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2018 BMW X5 M recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2018 BMW X5 M. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW X5 M have?
2 recalls cover the BMW X5 M, for 47,839 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2013 BMW X5 M?
4 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 3, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 17.4% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the BMW X5 M?
Engine: named in 2 of the 3 safety complaints about the BMW X5 M, then electrical system (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.