2019 BMW X5 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,247miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2019 BMW X5, 1% of the 194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,247 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While I was driving the vehicle it suddenly felt as if the car downshifted aggressively and at the same time I lost power steering, power brakes, and my hud for speedometer, etc. The car displayed several warnings simultaneously as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11234568, filed 2019-07, 1,247 miles“I am writing to ask for your assistance in my matter of my 2019 Bmw X5 i40 SUV, which unfortunately has been repaired 6 times for numerous electronic stability control, electrical, and suspension failures serviced at 3 different Bmw colorado dealerships. The vehicle was purchased new with lease june 2019, and continuously reported & experienced failures/issues by owner, numerous passengers, including multiple Bmw service managers: engine buttons not turning off the engine intermittently, or not turning off the vehicle electrical power. …”
NHTSA complaint #11315699, filed 2020-03Related service bulletins
- 10208178Jan 1, 2022After performing vehicle test, fault code 80422D "self-leveling suspension missing slave" will not clear.
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 29% |
| 2024 | 56 | 39% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2019 BMW X5
72 complaintsEngine
52 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 BMW X5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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