NHTSA has received 69 owner complaints about the 2022 BMW X5, or 14.8 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.35, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #35 for fewest complaints per year. Against other BMW models its rate is 27% higher; against other Luxury SUVs it is about the same.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2021-10-09 and 2026-09-02. Median delay from incident to filing: 10 days.
69Complaints
14.8Complaints per year on the road
0.35Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
1Recalls
14.5%Share involving a crash or fire
27Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 18.2 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 8.4 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 26 complaints, 65% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Transmission / powertrain (27.5% of complaints), followed by Engine (20.3%) and Electrical (13.0%). Transmission / powertrain complaints are 2.4 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Transmission / powertrain reports, owners most often mention “transfer fluid”, “drivetrain”, “malfunction”, “resolve” and “speeds”. 10 reports (14.5%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 31 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (42% of incidents). In the last 12 months 27 new complaints were filed, versus 7 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for this model year. 1% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Pedestrian alert sounds” (opened 2023-01-27, closed 2023-08-07).
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.35
vs. other BMW models1.27
vs. other 2022 models0.38
vs. other Luxury SUVs0.98
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (26)0.35
I am writing to you as a loyal BMW owner to formally lodge a serious complaint regarding a technical safety failure in my BMW X5 and the subsequent dismissive treatment I received at an authorized service center in New York.
Electrical · 2026-06-04 · ODI 11742057 · Crash
I was turning right into a parking space when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and did not stop when I removed my foot from the accelerator and tried to brake.
Interior & equipment · 2024-08-27 · ODI 11611265 · Crash
Front differentials failed at 31k miles. Potential for the car to lock up or break down in highway. Problem was confirmed by independent shop.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761720
Description of the Complaint: I own a 2022 BMW X5 (VIN: [XXX], current mileage: approximately 39,500 miles as of 08/24/2026) equipped with the B58TU engine, which uses a plastic oil pump (part number 11418646454) rather than a metal one.
Engine · 2026-08-24 · ODI 11758988
-The component that is failing is the Transfer case which is shuddering and jerking. Yes, available for inspection. -UNKNOWN because I take the vehicle to the dealership service immediately when the issue presents due to concern, and to avoid further damage…
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-08-19 · ODI 11757920
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
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."
Risk: A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
DP22005 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM · Opened 2023-01-27 · Closed 2023-08-07 · Campaign 22V063000 · Model years: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and ele…
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2022 BMW X5?
69 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW X5, or about 14.8 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 BMW X5?
The most common category is Transmission / powertrain, accounting for 27.5% of complaints.
Does the 2022 BMW X5 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall(s) for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Pedestrian alert sounds” (opened 2023-01-27, closed 2023-08-07).
Is the 2022 BMW X5 still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 27 new complaints were filed, versus 7 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2022 BMW X5 compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 69 owner complaints about the 2022 BMW X5, or 14.8 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.35, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #35 for fewest complaints per year. Against other BMW models its rate is 27% higher; against other Luxury SUVs it is about the same.