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Lane departurePart report

2019 BMW X5 Lane departure Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%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 3 complaints about the lane departure of the 2019 BMW X5, 2% 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.

“Dear Sir/Madam, I am experiencing an issue with my BMW vehicle whereby, approximately 5 to 10 minutes after beginning to drive, the Driver Assistance System becomes disabled. As a result, both the Blind Spot Detection and Lane Departure Warning functions are deactivated, and a warning message indicating that driver assistance support is restricted appears on the display. I understand that BMW has previously issued Service Action B66 20 19, which recommends replacement of the KAFAS (Camera-Based Driver Assistance System) under certain conditions. …”

NHTSA complaint #11763862, filed 2026-09

“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

“COMPONENT / FAULT CATEGORY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM / POWER TRAIN / BLIND SPOT WARNING SUMMARY OF THE DEFECT: On April 11, 2026, my 2019 BMW X5 suffered a sudden electronic system shutdown at highway speeds near the 210 exit, stranding the car on the roadway and requiring AAA towing. BMW of Ontario falsely blamed liquid damage in the GSW shifter and texted an inflated quote of $6,616.05, later reduced to $3,616.05 on Invoice #BFCS684959 before waiving fees for oil changing and so on due to communication errors. NO liquid spill occurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #11761190, filed 2026-09

Related service bulletins

Lane departure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202613%
202512%
202411%
202313%
202234%
202133%
202011%
201932%
201711%
201511%

Other parts of the 2019 BMW X5

Electrical system
72 complaints
Engine
52 complaints
Other or unknown
31 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Exterior 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology