9
recalls
The BMW X5 Sav has 9 recalls covering 2.17 million vehicles as reported; model year 2012 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
9
Most for 2012: 5
Units affected
2.17M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
1
Recalls
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.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW X5 Sav, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags54
- Engine41
- Electrical system28
- Fuel/propulsion system28
- Power train28
- Service brakes26
- Seats13
- Complaints
- 203
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 4
- People injured
- 8
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW X5 Sav by component
- Engine and engine cooling5 · 1.14M units
- Air bags2 · 998K units
- Service brakes1 · 30K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 6,595 units
BMW X5 Sav recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2022 | BMW 128I, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3 SAV and 2 more (2006-2013): Engine and engine coolingNo. 22V119000 | Fire | 917,106 |
| Jan 14, 2019 | BMW 525I, 530I, 540I, X5 SAV (2000-2004): Air bagsNo. 19V015000Do not drive | Fire | 157,549 |
| Feb 5, 2016 | BMW 1 Series M, 128I, 135I, 325 and 9 more (2006-2015): Air bagsNo. 16V071000 | Crash risk | 840,000 |
| Apr 10, 2014 | BMW 128I, 135I, 328I, 335I and 8 more (2010-2012): Engine and engine coolingNo. 14V176000 | Crash risk | 156,137 |
| Feb 7, 2013 | BMW X5 SAV (2007-2010): Service brakesNo. 13V045000 | Crash risk | 30,265 |
| Nov 27, 2012 | BMW X5 SAV (2009-2012): Engine and engine coolingNo. 12V550000 | Crash risk | 29,800 |
| Apr 10, 2012 | BMW 5 Series, 5-SERIES Gran Turismo, 6 Series, 7-SERIES and 2 more (2011-2012): Engine and engine coolingNo. 12V161000 | Fire | 2,846 |
| Oct 12, 2007 | BMW 550I, 650I, X5 SAV (2006-2008): Engine and engine coolingNo. 07V479000 | Crash risk | 29,250 |
| Aug 29, 2007 | BMW X5 SAV (2007): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 07V391000 | Crash risk | 6,595 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2015 BMW X5 Sav recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2015 BMW X5 Sav. 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 Sav have?
9 recalls cover the BMW X5 Sav, for 2.17 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW X5 Sav?
Air bags: named in 54 of the 203 safety complaints about the BMW X5 Sav, then engine (41). 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.