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2022 BMW X5 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 72 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2022 BMW X5

The 2022 BMW X5 shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
72
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 BMW X5 (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized BMW dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Visibility: Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA #22V267000
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Most Common Problems — 2022 BMW X5

Based on 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
23
Electrical System
10
Unknown Or Other
7
Steering
5
Service Brakes
4
Vehicle Speed Control
3
Engine And Engine Cooling
3
Forward Collision Avoidance
3
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BMW X5 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

2016 74 complaints 2017 75 complaints 2018 73 complaints 2019 192 complaints 2020 113 complaints 2021 109 complaints 2022 72 complaints 2023 33 complaints 2024 145 complaints 2025 63 complaints 2026 27 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2023, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 BMW X5

Is the 2022 BMW X5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 BMW X5 has 1 recall campaign and 72 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW X5 have?
The 2022 BMW X5 has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW X5?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 BMW X5 are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2022 BMW X5 safe to buy?
The 2022 BMW X5 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year BMW X5 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the BMW X5 are: 2023, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2019.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.