2022 BMW X5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#10 most-complained of 16 X5 years
The 2022 BMW X5 has a Complaint Index of 40 and ranks 10th worst out of 16 model years, earning a 'Good' verdict relative to other X5 years. NHTSA lists 69 complaints, 1 recall, and a top problem area of Transmission & Powertrain.
- Complaints
- 69
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 9 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17.5 city / 22 hwy
Top 2022 BMW X5 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain24 (35%)
- Engine20 (29%)
- Other17 (25%)
- Electrical System15 (22%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (16%)
- Brakes6 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (9%)
- Steering5 (7%)
- Fuel System3 (4%)
- Lane Departure3 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report unintended acceleration while parking or idling, sometimes resulting in a crash into another vehicle or object.
- Factory-equipped Pirelli run-flat tires experienced sidewall failures on both passenger side tires within the first 20,000 miles.
- The vehicle reportedly crashed into a stopped van while operating in a self-driving/driver-assist mode.
- A fire was reported behind the battery near the firewall, accompanied by smoke and a burning smell from under the hood.
- The steering wheel moved on its own and brake pedal resistance felt abnormal during a reverse maneuver, with the backup assistance screen glitching.
- A driver assistance support reduction message appeared shortly after purchase, described as an ongoing issue.
2022 BMW X5 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V267000Apr 20, 2022Visibility & Wipers61,221 vehicles
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
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.
2022 BMW X5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,225
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other X5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 BMW X5 a good year to buy?
- Relative to other X5 model years, the 2022 X5 is rated 'Good' with a Complaint Index of 40, ranking 10th worst out of 16 years tracked.
- What problems does the 2022 BMW X5 have?
- NHTSA complaints point to Transmission & Powertrain issues (35% of complaints), Engine issues (29%), and Electrical System issues (22%) as the top problem areas, with a median mileage at failure of 38,000 miles.
- Does the 2022 BMW X5 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 X5, covering the roof function control unit under campaign 22V267000, with a dealer reprogramming remedy and no do-not-drive designation.
- How does the 2022 X5 compare to other model years?
- The 2022 X5's Complaint Index of 40 is lower than 2011 (80), 2012 (87), 2019 (67), and 2021 (73), but higher than the 2016-2018 and 2023 model years, which rank 'Best'.