2024 BMW X5 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 56about this part
- Share
- 39%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,315miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2024 BMW X5, 39% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,315 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to stop smoothly. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the brake pedal had an abnormal feeling. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11695069, filed 2025-10, 1,000 miles“The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the Parking Brake Malfunction message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact depressed the brake pedal, and the brake assist failed to operate as designed and the contact was forced to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard. The check engine warning light also appeared on the instrument panel. Despite the initial failure, the contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal operation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11652356, filed 2025-04, 4,630 miles“The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, a warning flashed on the instrument panel to stop the vehicle and to use the parking brake. …”
NHTSA complaint #11616328, filed 2024-09, 11,000 miles“The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control - ESC, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that his wife was in a parking lot driving at approximately 3 MPH when she depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle was not slowing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11626358, filed 2024-11, 4,500 miles“The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, attempting to depress the brake pedal however there was a reduction in the power assist braking leading to the vehicle crashing into another vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The front passenger side of the vehicle crashed into the rear end of the other. The crash occurred on an unstated off-ramp from a highway to a main street. The air bags were not deployed. The vehicle was drivable. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not destroyed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11608837, filed 2024-08, 3,909 milesRelated recalls
- 26V422000Jul 1, 2026BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7…Covers: BMW X5 2024–2025, X7 2023–2025, 760I 2023–2025 +12 more
- 24V739000Oct 2, 2024BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report…Covers: BMW X5 2024, X7 2023–2024, 760I 2023–2024 +10 more
- 24V697000Sep 18, 2024BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025…Covers: BMW X5 2024–2025, X7 2023–2025, 740I 2023–2025 +13 more
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 2024 BMW X5
90 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology