Recalls ·2021 BMW X5 Xdrive45e

2021 BMW X5 Xdrive45e recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 BMW X5 Xdrive45e. Owners filed 40 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2021 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls0
Complaints40

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What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system15 · 38%
Power train14 · 35%
Engine13 · 32%
Engine and engine cooling5 · 12%
Unknown or other3 · 8%
Suspension2 · 5%
Vehicle speed control1 · 2%
Back over prevention1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

202512
202628

From owner complaints

I am writing to formally file a complaint and request an expansion of recall coverage regarding a starter motor failure on my 2021 BMW X5, which occurred at approximately 38,000 miles. Recently, my vehicle experienced a sudden failure to start. After inspection, the issue was diagnosed as a starter malfunction. I am…

Power train · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

In the middle of driving, multiple warning lights came on in the car and the steering became very stiff, which made it difficult to steer the car. We brought the car to the dealer service station and they identified that the crank pulley system had a failure and the vibration damper needed to be replaced. Apparently,…

Suspension · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

BMW 2021 X5 Engine starter failed. BMW South Miami dealership troubleshooting found the starter motor faulty and replaced it. This failure is NOT part of the current starter recall for BMW X5. (25V644000) My X5 maufactured date is June of 2021. I purchased the X5 In July of 2021. I paid $2166.35 for repairs and I am…

Engine · Sep 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I was driving 75mph on the highway and my sunroof exploded while driving. It sounded like a gunshot above my head and shattered while going 75mph. This vehicle and other bmws that share the same sunroof glass are not fit to drive on the road until investigated further. There has been recalls and lawsuits for this.…

Unknown or other · May 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.