2015 BMW X5 recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
6
A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 6 2015 BMW X5 recalls, newest first
Nov 19, 2021Fuel System, DieselBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013 to 2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014 to 2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014 to 2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015 to 2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014 to 2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Risk: A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 21V907000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Jul 29, 2021Fuel System, Diesel, DeliveryBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 to 2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014 to 2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015 to 2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 21V586000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Oct 25, 2018Engine And Engine Cooling, Exhaust SystemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013 to 2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014 to 2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014 to 2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015 to 2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014 to 2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Risk: The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 18V755000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Sep 21, 2016Air Bags, FrontalBMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X3 xDrive28d, X4 xDrive28i and X4 xDrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014 to 2015 X5 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, and 2014 X5 xDrive35d vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 16V683000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Mar 13, 2015Air BagsBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35d Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 19, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and 2014 to 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35i, X5 sDrive 35i, X5 xDrive 50i, Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 28, 2013, to February 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Head Protection System (HPS) air bag may not be securely connected to the air bag inflator gas generator.
Risk: Without a secure connection to the inflator, the HPS air bags may have insufficient inflation during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Head Protection System, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 15V147000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Oct 17, 2014SeatsBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X5 vehicles manufactured September 12, 2014,to September 21, 2014 and equipped with the optional rear comfort seat. The left rear seat belt attachment point in the affected vehicles may not have been sufficiently welded.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear seat frame, free of charge. The recall began November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
NHTSA campaign 14V650000 · BMW of North America, LLC
FAQ
Does the 2015 BMW X5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2015 BMW X5. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2015 BMW X5 has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.