2018 BMW X5 recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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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 5 2018 BMW X5 recalls, newest first
Aug 13, 2024Engine And Engine Cooling, Cooling SystemBMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012 to 2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012 to 2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016 to 2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014 to 2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013 to 2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015 to 2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015 to 2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 24V608000 · 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
Sep 20, 2018Equipment, ElectricalBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018 to 2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
Risk: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 18V652000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Jun 28, 2018Suspension, FrontBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.
Risk: If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 18V439000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Nov 17, 2017SuspensionBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 17V727000 · BMW of North America, LLC
FAQ
Does the 2018 BMW X5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2018 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 2018 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.