How many electrical complaints does the 2014 BMW X5 have?

NHTSA lists 15 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 BMW X5, which is 15% of its 98 total complaints for the year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 BMW X5 electrical system?

This data shows no related recalls listed for the Electrical System on the 2014 BMW X5.

Did the 2014 BMW X5 electrical issues cause fires?

Yes, 5 fires are reported among the Electrical System complaints, though no crashes or injuries are listed.

At what mileage do 2014 X5 electrical problems typically occur?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2014 BMW X5 is 20,000 miles.

2014 BMW X5 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 BMW X5, 15% of its 98 total complaints, with 5 fires reported and no crashes or injuries. Median mileage at failure was 20,000 miles, and no related recalls are listed in this data.

Electrical System complaints: 15; 15% of 98
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 20,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden stalling or loss of drive power accompanied by smoke and rapid fire from the rear hatch area.
Some report a burning smell followed by smoke and fire emerging from underneath the engine within minutes of driving.
Doors reportedly pop open on their own while the vehicle is in motion, sometimes with the dashboard warning light activating.
Multiple warning lights appear simultaneously just before smoke fills the cabin and fire starts from a rear side compartment.
Comfort access soft-close doors are described as opening unexpectedly at highway speed.

When 2014 BMW X5 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 21, 2013, latest Jan 20, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Jan 2026; peak Dec 2013 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 BMW X5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by X5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201026 (18%)
201125 (9%)
201232 (11%)
201322 (14%)
201415 (15%)
201516 (11%)
201623 (31%)
201717 (23%)
201815 (21%)
201974 (39%)
202044 (40%)
202139 (36%)
202215 (22%)
20239 (28%)
202426 (18%)
20259 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2014 BMW X5 have?: NHTSA lists 15 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 BMW X5, which is 15% of its 98 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 BMW X5 electrical system?: This data shows no related recalls listed for the Electrical System on the 2014 BMW X5.
Did the 2014 BMW X5 electrical issues cause fires?: Yes, 5 fires are reported among the Electrical System complaints, though no crashes or injuries are listed.
At what mileage do 2014 X5 electrical problems typically occur?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2014 BMW X5 is 20,000 miles.