2019 BMW X5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 192 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW X5. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (72), Engine (52), Unknown Or Other (30).
Key takeaways
- 192 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 72 | 38% |
| Engine | 52 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 30 | 16% |
| Power Train | 19 | 10% |
| Steering | 18 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 3% |
| Structure | 6 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW X5 SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-10-14
I purchased a BMW X5 on August 5. Several weeks later, I kept noticing rubber pieces coming out of the engine so I lifted the hood and saw disconnected hoses, fraying, holes, extremely worn engine parts and pink wrapping around one metal hose. Two weeks ago a safety recall notice popped up on my infotainment screen. I...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-01
My 2019 BMW X5 suffered an identical failure to the 2023-2025 recalls to replace the entire integrated brake system unit at only 31,117 miles. The part # was 34-51-5-A7C-589. The repair work was performed by BMW of Ocala at a cost of $4,134.37 on 8/3/2024. Because this component matches the technical architecture of...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-29
The emergency call system malfunctioned and the navigation system quit working due to a leak in the shark fin. This would be a major safety concern in the case of an emergency. The Dealer will replace the shark fin at their cost, but will not provide a loaner vehicle or rental car why we are waiting on the replaceme...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.