{"vehicle":{"id":"2021_bmw_x5","year":2021,"make":"BMW","model":"X5"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026285","date":"2026-06-09","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"Issue:\nUnder certain conditions, the windshield wiping system may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.\n\nSafety Risk:\nThis small error does not affect safety.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThis is not a recall. BMW has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles meet Canadian regulations.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":25552,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Inconsequential","match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2026285"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024544","date":"2024-08-15","manufacturer":null,"component":"Label","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as \"NONE\" when it should read as \"NONE / AUCUN\". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.\n\nSafety Risk:\nThis error does not affect vehicle safety.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThis is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":587250,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Inconsequential","match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2024544"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022202","date":"2022-04-20","manufacturer":null,"component":"Structure","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a software problem could allow you to close the sunroof remotely without the key fob inside the vehicle. Canadian regulations require the key fob to be in or near the vehicle when closing the sunroof.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sunroof that can be closed without the key fob in or near the vehicle could create a risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to reprogram the roof function control unit. Alternatively, you can download an over-the-air update to fix this problem.","mfr_campaign":"61 81 22RC","units":6235,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2022202"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V267000","date":"2022-04-20","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY","summary":"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.\"","mfr_campaign":null,"units":61221,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V267000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021596","date":"2021-09-24","manufacturer":null,"component":"High Voltage","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), debris may have entered the high-voltage battery during production. As a result, the battery could short circuit.\nNote: This recall is for potentially affected vehicles that did not have battery cell module(s) replaced as a part of TC Recall No. 2020-464. Under this new recall the battery cell module(s) must be replaced.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA short circuit in the battery could create a fire risk.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW will notify owners by mail and inform you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the battery cell module(s) of the high-voltage battery. BMW recommends that you should not charge your vehicle and that you should not drive the vehicle in manual mode, sport mode or use the shift paddles until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW also recommends that you should drain the high-voltage battery via iDrive, by setting/leaving the charging state at 30%, until the recall repairs have been completed.","mfr_campaign":"61 88 21RC / M61 88 21RC","units":170,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021596"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V156000","date":"2021-03-10","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5 xDrive45e, 2021 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, and XB7 vehicles.  The head restraints on the second-row outer seats may be the incorrect type for the vehicle.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":258,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V156000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V096000","date":"2021-02-19","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles.    When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","mfr_campaign":null,"units":13858,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V096000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021078","date":"2021-02-18","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear correctly in the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA rearview camera image that does not display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the rearview camera software, if necessary.","mfr_campaign":"66 80 21RC","units":2263,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021078"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V089000","date":"2021-02-18","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i and X5 xDrive40i vehicles.  The right front brake disc may have been assembled with incorrect fasteners, which over time, could result in the front brake disc becoming loose.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":9,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V089000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V062000","date":"2021-02-10","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive.  The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":893,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V062000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V031000","date":"2021-01-29","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"STEERING:COLUMN","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5M, X5 xDrive45e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i vehicles.  The steering column shaft's universal joint connection may not have been tightened to specifications, and can become loose.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":21,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V031000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020605","date":"2020-12-10","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the bolts that connect the 48-V battery cables to the starter-generator may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the electrical connections could overheat.\n\nSafety Risk:\nElectrical connections that overheat could increase the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the bolts connecting the 48-V battery cables to the starter-generator and replace them, if necessary.","mfr_campaign":"12 88 20RC","units":130,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020605"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V761000","date":"2020-12-09","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles.  The connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly, which can cause increased electrical resistance at the connections.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":812,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V761000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V678000","date":"2020-11-04","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles.  The weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":83,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V678000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020464","date":"2020-09-30","manufacturer":null,"component":"High Voltage","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain plug-In hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), debris may have entered the high-voltage battery during production. As a result, the battery could short circuit.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA short circuit in the battery could create a fire risk.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW will notify owners by mail and inform you to take your vehicle to a dealer to test the high-voltage battery. The cell module(s) will be replaced, if necessary. BMW recommends that you should not charge your vehicle and that you should not drive the vehicle in manual mode, sport mode or use the shift paddles until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW also recommends that you should drain the high-voltage battery via iDrive, by setting/leaving the charging state at 30%, until the recall repairs have been completed.","mfr_campaign":"61 87 20RC / M61 86 20RC","units":194,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020464"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V601000","date":"2020-09-30","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles.  Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":4509,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V601000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020409","date":"2020-09-01","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the wrong headlight lenses may have been installed. This could cause the headlights to produce blue light. Canadian regulations do not allow headlights to emit a blue light.\n\nSafety Risk:\nHeadlights that produce blue light may confuse other road users. This could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the headlights. They will be replaced, if necessary.","mfr_campaign":"63 82 20RC","units":160,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020409"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V528000","date":"2020-09-01","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M, X7 M50i and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles.  The headlamps may allow a blue light to illuminate.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, \"Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.\"","mfr_campaign":null,"units":307,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":"2020-07-26","built_to":"2020-08-03","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V528000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V490000","date":"2020-08-18","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles.  Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":713,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V490000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V483000","date":"2020-08-14","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"TIRES","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X6 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i) and X5 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i) vehicles equipped with certain Pirelli tires.  The tires may have a damaged inner layer, possibly resulting in a rapid loss of pressure while the vehicle is moving.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":42,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["X5"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V483000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}