2025 BMW X5 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2025 BMW X5, 8% of the 63 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 driving my 2025 BMW X5 xDrive50e, a “Power Supply Malfunction – Stop Vehicle Immediately” warning appeared on the dashboard, advising me to pull over and call roadside assistance. The vehicle had previously been repaired for the same issue at Braman BMW in Miami, but the malfunction recurred the next day after getting it back. Prior to this, the car was out of service for 103 days following an accident due to BMW’s inability to supply a backordered acceleration sensor. The repair was completed in August 2025. …”
NHTSA complaint #11691863, filed 2025-10“Going 75mph, 16 degrees Fahrenheit out. Car temp was 68 degrees. Loud explosion, panoramic roof glass shattered. From direction of glass looks like it exploded from the inside. Did not hear anything hit car beforehand. Happened out of nowhere.”
NHTSA complaint #11634117, filed 2025-01“2025 BMW X5...warning lights appeared and voice said emergency stop... emergency stop and tried to pull me off the road. shut down the vehicle for a while... and started up. finished errands. got home. vehicle would not start in the morning. dealership said it was an issue with the braking system... electronics and dead battery . said repaired. got it back. happened again...but got it going. dealership said if it happened again... press the gas pedal and it would clear up the problem. recent issue August 18, 2026. vehicle would not start. got a jump and emergency lights again.. emergency stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #11758309, filed 2026-08Related service bulletins
- 11036435Aug 22, 2026Fastening Elements Return
- 11027767Jan 6, 2026A reference label for the tailgate SmartOpener (SMO) function (aka “touchless open,or “kick to open”) was mistakenly applied tothe bottom edge of the tailgate trim panel(either…
- 11022857Aug 30, 2025On the main door seal, detachment behavior can be detected in the sealing joint area. Overtime, the sealing material continues to detach more and more, which can cause the seal…
- 11022870Aug 22, 2025Tension Strut Return
- 11014509Feb 14, 2025The Augmented Reality Camera (ARCAM) shows up blurry when activated.
- 11013062Jan 14, 2025If the Head-Up Display (HUD) is deactivated when Navigation View is selected, upon reactivation the Head-Up Display (HUD) will revert to the Standard View. This is most…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 21% |
| 2025 | 5 | 8% |
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2023 | 8 | 24% |
| 2022 | 17 | 24% |
| 2021 | 18 | 16% |
| 2020 | 16 | 14% |
| 2019 | 31 | 16% |
| 2018 | 11 | 15% |
| 2017 | 9 | 12% |
| 2016 | 14 | 19% |
| 2015 | 19 | 13% |
| 2014 | 9 | 9% |
| 2013 | 18 | 12% |
| 2012 | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 | 20 | 8% |
| 2010 | 13 | 10% |
| 2009 | 9 | 7% |
| 2008 | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 7% |
| 2002 | 5 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2025 BMW X5
30 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 BMW X5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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