2019 BMW X5 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2019 BMW X5, 3% of the 194 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The automatic emergency braking is activating when nothing is on the road. It has happened three times in six months. Once in a drive thru, once in the middle of a clear intersection while moving at 30pmh and today while traveling at 35mph on a city street. The car acts as if it's attempting to prevent a forward collision. The red car icon displays and blinks on the instrument panel, fast beeps sound, the car hard brakes. It nearly caused the car behind me to rear end me today.”
NHTSA complaint #11690608, filed 2025-09“Today, we experienced a some kind of sudden stop in a normal speed driving. Red alert car symbol flashed on our dashboard. It is without stepping on a break but it’s like our car is braking or like abrupt stopping. No car or any object that may hinder in front of us. It was scary coz there’s car behind us in a good speed. I don’t feel like it’s safe for what we had experienced today. Please try to look at it before anything like this scenario to happen again. I am and anyone else is into safety that’s why we choose this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11546023, filed 2023-09“Subject: Complaint Regarding Water Intrusion and Electrical Failures in 2019 BMW X5 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding a recurring and potentially hazardous issue with my 2019 BMW X5. The issue involves water intrusion through the shark fin antenna, which has caused significant electrical malfunctions in my vehicle. Description of the Problem Water appears to be leaking into the vehicle through the shark fin antenna located on the roof. This has resulted in: 1.Failure of the infotainment system (screen not functioning). …”
NHTSA complaint #11636812, filed 2025-01“1.Cross traffic warning will warn me so late or sometimes not at all.No sound the most of the time.Can’t trust the safety of this future if it’s not alerting right on time. 2.forward Collision warning doesn’t work”
NHTSA complaint #11502904, filed 2023-01Related service bulletins
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- 10205071Nov 1, 2021BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 15, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced between September 28, 2021 and October 8, 2021. The…
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 | 8 | 13% |
| 2024 | 16 | 11% |
| 2023 | 2 | 6% |
| 2022 | 9 | 13% |
| 2021 | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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