2022 BMW X5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
109 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2022 BMW X5, alongside 1 recall campaign and 1 defect investigation. It scores 32/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Transmission & drivetrain leads the reports.
Typical
Where 2022 sits among all X5 years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
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…
Fix: 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.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 22V063000.
Technical service bulletins
170 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2022 BMW X5. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2022 BMW X5 reliable?
The 2022 BMW X5 drew 109 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 32/100, scored against the model's worst year (2011).
What are the most common 2022 BMW X5 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2022 BMW X5 are transmission & drivetrain (20 complaints), driver assistance (19), and other (15).
Does the 2022 BMW X5 have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2022 BMW X5. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.