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2018 BMW X5 Recalls - California Lemon Law BMW X5 problems

Recalls For 2018 BMW X5

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Recall #1 Issued: 2017 11 17 - Camp #20171117

This 2018 BMW X5 recall affects the SUSPENSION Manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC from 2017-10-03 through 2017-10-17

Description Of Defect

BMW 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.

Conseqence Of Defect

Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


Recall #2 Issued: 2018 06 28 - Camp #20180628

This 2018 BMW X5 recall affects the SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC from 2018-06-09 through 2018-06-11

Description Of Defect

BMW 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.

Conseqence Of Defect

If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


Recall #3 Issued: 2018 09 20 - Camp #20180920

This 2018 BMW X5 recall affects the EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC from 2018-02-18 through 2018-04-05

Description Of Defect

BMW 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 2018-2019 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.

Conseqence Of Defect

An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


Recall #4 Issued: 2021 07 29 - Camp #20210729

This 2018 BMW X5 recall affects the FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC

Description Of Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.

Conseqence Of Defect

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 27, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.



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