Does the 2022 BMW X5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 BMW X5, the most recent reported on April 20, 2022 (Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW X5?

Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (25 complaints), followed by unknown or other (17).

How many 2022 BMW X5 complaints mention a crash or fire?

9 of 72 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2022 BMW X5 recalls and problems

1 recall and 72 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW X5.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2022 BMW X5 recalls

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA campaign 22V267000 · reported April 20, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC · 61,221 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train25
Unknown or other17
Electrical system16
Engine13
Forward collision avoidance9
Vehicle speed control7
Service brakes6
Steering5
Back over prevention4
Engine and engine cooling3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 16, 2026 · Engine
On October 15, 2026, at approximately 5:50 PM EDT, my 2022 BMW X5 (VIN: [VIN removed], approximately 43,797 miles) caught fire in the engine compartment. I noticed a burning smell while driving in Bound Brook, NJ, pulled over, and saw flames coming from the engine bay. There was no collision. The Bound Brook Fire…

Oct 15, 2026 · Power train
The bolts by the front differential broke off, the differential broke, leading to damage to the coolant lines to the transmission, leading to catastrophic failure of the differential needing the vehicle to be towed.

Oct 2, 2026 · Electrical system · 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately or hesitated while starting. The messages "Goodbye" and "Pre-ventilation" were displayed. The contact attempted to start the vehicle several times before the vehicle was able to start. The contact related the failure to the…

Sep 21, 2026 · Power train
Starter stops working randomly and has trouble starting sometimes. This may be an issue when in traffic or at a light when the start stop feature could possibly not engage. Vehicle only has 40k miles. I took the vehicle to the dealer today and they said it is a known issue at BMW.

Sep 21, 2026 · Electrical system · 43,709 miles
The contact owns a 2022 BMW X5. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated while starting. The vehicle was jump-started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…

X5 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2019	13	193	4	1
2020	11	113	3	7
2021	12	110	9	3
2022	1	72	9	1
2023	4	33	3	0
2024	8	145	9	1
2025	5	63	9	1

Across all years, the 2012 X5 has the most complaints (271). All BMW X5 years →

Questions

Does the 2022 BMW X5 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 BMW X5, the most recent reported on April 20, 2022 (Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW X5?: Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (25 complaints), followed by unknown or other (17).
How many 2022 BMW X5 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 9 of 72 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 16, 2026.