BrakeNewsOwner complaints, read early

Your vehicle report

2022 BMW X5

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

Your vehicle at a glance

Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
72
Received Dec 2021 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
1
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
1
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Automatic emergency braking applies without reason7 complaints · 9.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Transmission shudders during acceleration at low speeds5 complaints · 6.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Glass shatters or cracks without impact4 complaints · 5.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
See all reported problems

Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #22V267000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
View recall details

BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 9 crashes, 1 fire, 3 people injured, 0 deaths.

Explore by system

Where do owners report problems?

Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.

Schematic car with five system shortcutsGeneric side view, with the front on the left. Numbered links explore engine, brakes, steering, electrical, and body complaints. Text controls below provide the same choices.12345FRONTSCHEMATIC VIEW

Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.

View selected problems

Showing all 7 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

1 more problem

Brakes

Electrical & lights

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Airbags, belts & seats

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Steering, suspension & tires

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2022 BMW X5
7
Show as a table
MonthComplaints
December 20211
January 20221
February 20220
March 20221
April 20220
May 20220
June 20221
July 20220
August 20220
September 20220
October 20221
November 20221
December 20220
January 20233
February 20233
March 20233
April 20231
May 20231
June 20230
July 20232
August 20231
September 20231
October 20231
November 20230
December 20231
January 20242
February 20240
March 20240
April 20242
May 20240
June 20240
July 20242
August 20243
September 20240
October 20240
November 20240
December 20242
January 20250
February 20252
March 20250
April 20251
May 20251
June 20250
July 20251
August 20250
September 20250
October 20251
November 20252
December 20254
January 20261
February 20261
March 20263
April 20262
May 20260
June 20263
July 20262
August 20267
September 20264
October 20263
Total72

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Automatic emergency braking applies without reason79.7%–
Transmission shudders during acceleration at low speeds56.9%27.3×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2026 · Recent surge
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.8%
Glass shatters or cracks without impact45.6%–
Unintended acceleration despite braking45.6%–
Ford Escape engine overheats from coolant intrusion34.2%–
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips34.2%–
Power steering cuts out while driving34.2%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #22V267000April 20, 202261,221 vehicles affected

    visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

    A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Other model years

About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2022 BMW X5.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

Read the methodology and track record · Check current recalls by VIN