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BMW X5 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 BMW X5: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

152Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
22Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine51 complaints

51 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V755000.

Fuel and Propulsion System50 complaints

50 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V586000, 21V907000.

Unknown Or Other19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags15 complaints

15 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V147000, 16V683000.

Power Train14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V650000.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V650000Reported October 17, 2014 - 11 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 11 vehicles across all affected models.

15V147000Reported March 13, 2015 - 46 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 13, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 46 vehicles across all affected models.

16V683000Reported September 21, 2016 - 3,606 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 3,606 vehicles across all affected models.

18V755000Reported October 25, 2018 - 44,368 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 25, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 44,368 vehicles across all affected models.

21V586000Reported July 29, 2021 - 11,216 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 29, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 11,216 vehicles across all affected models.

21V907000Reported November 19, 2021 - 50,404 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 50,404 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA23001Opened March 17, 2023 - Open

High pressure fuel pump failure. Resulted in recall campaign 24V957.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20141
20153
20165
20174
20187
201917
202011
202115
202222
202333
202419
202511
20264
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.