Recalls
6campaigns
2 air bag · 1 fuel system · 1 fuel pump
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
152filed
Owner reports, 2011–2020 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
27mpg combined
$2,419/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3 L 6-cyl· 8-speed automatic
4 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW X5. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Coolant Leak Inside EGR Module May Cause Fire
Fuel system, diesel
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
- Consequence
- A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
84.5% repairedof 50,404 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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High-Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Fuel system, diesel · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
100% repairedof 11,216 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Coolant Leak Within EGR May Cause Fire
Engine and engine cooling · exhaust system · emission control · gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
- Consequence
- The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
85.1% repairedof 44,368 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Incorrectly Welded Driver Air Bag Inflator
Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X3 xDrive28d, X4 xDrive28i and X4 xDrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 X5 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, and 2014 X5 xDrive35d vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
78.5% repairedof 3,606 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Head Protection System Air Bag Improper Inflation
Air bags
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35d Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 19, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and 2014-2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35i, X5 sDrive 35i, X5 xDrive 50i, Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 28, 2013, to February 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Head Protection System (HPS) air bag may not be securely connected to the air bag inflator gas generator.
- Consequence
- Without a secure connection to the inflator, the HPS air bags may have insufficient inflation during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Head Protection System, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
80.4% repairedof 46 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Left Rear Seat Frame Steel Plate
Seats
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X5 vehicles manufactured September 12, 2014,to September 21, 2014 and equipped with the optional rear comfort seat. The left rear seat belt attachment point in the affected vehicles may not have been sufficiently welded.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear seat frame, free of charge. The recall began November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
100% repairedof 11 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (152)
152 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
6involved a crash
7involved a fire
6injuries reported
1deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 152 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 42 | 27.6% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 30 | 19.7% |
| Fuel system | 20 | 13.2% |
| Unknown or other | 19 | 12.5% |
| Air bags | 14 | 9.2% |
| Power train | 14 | 9.2% |
| Electrical system | 13 | 8.6% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 5.9% |
| Steering | 7 | 4.6% |
| Seat belts | 6 | 3.9% |
How 2015 compares with other X5 years
Best and worst X5 years →2011287
2012292
2013162
201498
2015152
201674
201774
201872
2019191
2020113
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 287 | 17 |
| 2012 | 292 | 14 |
| 2013 | 162 | 7 |
| 2014 | 98 | 8 |
| 2015 | 152 | 6 |
| 2016 | 74 | 5 |
| 2017 | 74 | 6 |
| 2018 | 72 | 5 |
| 2019 | 191 | 13 |
| 2020 | 113 | 11 |
This year (2015)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 27 mpg combined
27
mpg combined
24
city
31
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,550
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 381 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,419per year
$202per month
556gallons a year
Miles ÷ 27 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 24 / 31 / 27 | $3,550 | 381 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | $3,750 | 412 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 420 |
| 4.4 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 22 / 17 | $4,850 | 516 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2015 BMW X5 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 BMW X5 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 21V907000 (fuel system), 21V586000 (fuel pump), 18V755000 (engine), 16V683000 (air bag), 15V147000 (air bag), 14V650000 (seat). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 BMW X5 problems?
Owners filed 152 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (42), Fuel/propulsion system (30), Fuel system (20) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2015 BMW X5 get?
EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 24 city, 31 highway and 27 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2015 X5 compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2020 BMW X5 model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (72) and the 2012 the most (292). The 2015 drew 152. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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